US Bridges

Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 1805709K2550001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,244
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2031. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKiest Blvd
CrossesDart (bnsf) RR
Location0.05 MI E of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 227
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70578, -96.90283
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,244 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR carry?

About 8,244 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Kiest Blvd over Dart (bnsf) RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.