US Bridges

Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of Dnt · Structure no. 1805709H1920018

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,152
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 22,152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,013 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hines Blvd
CrossesOak Lawn Ave
Location0.2 MI NW of Dnt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80047, -96.81729
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,152 (2022)
Projected traffic31,013 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn 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 Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave carry?

About 22,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Hines Blvd over Oak Lawn Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.