US Bridges

Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas Tollway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Mockingbird · Structure no. 1805709D0470031

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,802
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas Tollway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,728 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBordeaux Ave
CrossesNorth Dallas Tollway
Location0.8 MI S of Mockingbird
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82671, -96.81605
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic1,802 (2019)
Projected traffic2,728 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 Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas Tollway built?

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

What condition is Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas 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 Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas Tollway carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas Tollway?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bordeaux Ave over North Dallas Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.