US Bridges

Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 1805709D0470005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155,191
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane 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 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 155,191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,130 by 2037. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas N Tollway
CrossesVerde Valley Lane
Location0.4 MI S of Belt Line RD
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94869, -96.82339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,191 (2023)
Projected traffic216,130 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane built?

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

What condition is Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane 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 Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane carry?

About 155,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas N Tollway over Verde Valley Lane?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.