US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd over Draw

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of SH 180 · Structure no. 1805709J3480011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
904 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,461
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Blvd over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,645 by 2041. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI N of SH 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76194, -96.81275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length904 ft (275.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,461 (2014)
Projected traffic14,645 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd over Draw 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 Jefferson Blvd over Draw carry?

About 10,461 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.