US Bridges

S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Haskell Ave · Structure no. 1805709F4360012

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
595 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,577
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fitzhugh Ave SB
CrossesParking Lot
Location0.25 MI S of Haskell Ave
RouteCity Street 87
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7803, -96.74832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S Fitzhugh Ave SB over Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.