US Bridges

Commerce ST over Beckley Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709F7325003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,026
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce ST over Beckley Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce ST over Beckley Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 14,026 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,720 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCommerce ST
CrossesBeckley Ave
Location0.8 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7749, -96.8229
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,026 (2022)
Projected traffic19,720 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Commerce ST over Beckley Ave built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce ST over Beckley Ave 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 Commerce ST over Beckley Ave carry?

About 14,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Commerce ST over Beckley Ave?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce ST over Beckley Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.