US Bridges

Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of Lbj Fwy · Structure no. 1805709B2610053

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,190
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 23,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelt Line RD WB
CrossesDallas North Tollway
Location2.0 MI N of Lbj Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95408, -96.82224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,190 (2022)
Projected traffic50,500 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway carry?

About 23,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD WB over Dallas North Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.