US Bridges

Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of Grand Ave · Structure no. 1805709K1000001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKelly Avenue
CrossesHarwood Street
Location0.25 MI NW of Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76941, -96.78114
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street 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 Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Avenue over Harwood Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.