US Bridges

Park LN over Dallas N Tollway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 1805709D0470016

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,517
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Park LN over Dallas N Tollway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park LN 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 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark LN
CrossesDallas N Tollway
Location0.4 MI S of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87389, -96.81061
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2019)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Park LN over Dallas N Tollway built?

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

What condition is Park LN 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park LN over Dallas N Tollway carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park LN over Dallas N Tollway?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Park LN over Dallas N Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.