US Bridges

University Blvd over Dallas North Tollway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Douglas Blvd · Structure no. 1805709D0470017

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,390
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

University Blvd over Dallas North Tollway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd over Dallas North 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 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 11,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,647 by 2037. 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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CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesDallas North Tollway
Location0.3 MI W of Douglas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84541, -96.81379
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,390 (2019)
Projected traffic13,647 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 University Blvd over Dallas North Tollway built?

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

What condition is University Blvd over Dallas North 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd over Dallas North Tollway carry?

About 11,390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd over Dallas North Tollway?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over Dallas North Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.