US Bridges

Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.48 MI W of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709D0470012

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,484
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,277 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthaven RD
CrossesDallas N Tollway
Location0.48 MI W of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90217, -96.81208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,484 (2014)
Projected traffic6,277 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway carry?

About 4,484 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Northaven RD over Dallas N Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.