US Bridges

Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N Mockingbird LN · Structure no. 1805709M2560001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,704
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line 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 8,704 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,186 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMatilda Bridge
CrossesDart Blue Line
Location0.25 MI N Mockingbird LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83971, -96.76937
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,704 (2019)
Projected traffic12,186 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line built?

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

What condition is Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line carry?

About 8,704 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Matilda Bridge over Dart Blue Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.