US Bridges

Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of Santa Fe Av · Structure no. 1805709B7900001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,492
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,492 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookside Drive
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.05 MI NW of Santa Fe Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80814, -96.74517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,492 (2022)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR carry?

About 3,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Drive over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.