US Bridges

LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Westmoreland · Structure no. 1805709L2890001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,442
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,219 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA Reunion Parkway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI W of Westmoreland
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77105, -96.89135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,442 (2019)
Projected traffic6,219 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,442 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns LA Reunion Parkway over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.