US Bridges

Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 180 · Structure no. 1805709M1900006

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsalis Ave NB
CrossesR.O.W.
Location0.8 MI N of SH 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76173, -96.81522
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W. carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W.?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Marsalis Ave NB over R.O.W.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.