US Bridges

Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Keller Spring · Structure no. 1805709D0470033

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,302
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway 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 22,302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArapaho RD
CrossesDallas North Tollway
Location0.7 MI S of Keller Spring
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95972, -96.82089
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,302 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway built?

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

What condition is Arapaho RD 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 Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway carry?

About 22,302 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Arapaho RD over Dallas North Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.