E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of SH 342 · Structure no. 1805709K2550005
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,102
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,343 by 2041. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr carry?
About 13,102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns E Kiest Blvd over Lancaster Kiest Shop Ctr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.