US Bridges

SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401623

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 NB Off-Rp
CrossesRow Terrain
Location0.55 MI S of IH 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75082, -97.02809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 NB Off-Rp over Row Terrain?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.