US Bridges

Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Inwood and H. Hines · Structure no. 1805709H1920001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,084 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
26,270
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 26,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 2,084 ft (635.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUt SW Bus Bridge
CrossesHarry Hines & Inwood
LocationAt Inwood and H. Hines
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81362, -96.84143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,084 ft (635.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,270 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood carry?

About 26,270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood?

The structure is 2,084 ft (635.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ut SW Bus Bridge over Harry Hines & Inwood?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).