US Bridges

Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 1805709C2050001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
692 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,470
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 19,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,840 by 2031. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Crest Blvd
CrossesS Lamar ST & UP RR
Location0.55 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 185
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7566, -96.78021
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,470 (2011)
Projected traffic28,840 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR carry?

About 19,470 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Crest Blvd over S Lamar ST & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.