US Bridges

Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 1805709G6450001

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,685
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,559 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville Ave SB
CrossesDart Blue Line
Location0.75 MI S of Lovers Lane
RouteCity Street 87
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83984, -96.77011
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,685 (2019)
Projected traffic13,559 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line carry?

About 9,685 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville Ave SB over Dart Blue Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.