US Bridges

Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of NW Parkway · Structure no. 1805709A0300004

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,172
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbrams RD SB
CrossesHike & Bike Trail
Location0.35 MI NE of NW Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86005, -96.7457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,172 (2014)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail carry?

About 8,172 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Abrams RD SB over Hike & Bike Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.