US Bridges

Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709H1920017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,195
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 22,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,070 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarry Hines Blvd
CrossesMockingbird Lane
Location1.2 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8228, -96.85086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,195 (2017)
Projected traffic31,070 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$291,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane carry?

About 22,195 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Hines Blvd over Mockingbird Lane?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.