US Bridges

Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Plano RD · Structure no. 1805709M1120001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 515 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMapleridge DR
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Plano RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88199, -96.69901
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic515 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mapleridge DR over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.