US Bridges

J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 1805709J0120002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,982 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJ J Lemmon RD
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.65 MI NW of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66237, -96.73992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2019)
Projected traffic2,982 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek 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 J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns J J Lemmon RD over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.