US Bridges

Military Parkway over UP Railroad

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of J Miller RD · Structure no. 1805709M5880018

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,837
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Parkway over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Parkway over UP Railroad in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 12,837 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Parkway
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.20 MI W of J Miller RD
RouteCity Street 41
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77856, -96.72061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,837 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Parkway over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Parkway over UP Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Military Parkway over UP Railroad carry?

About 12,837 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Military Parkway over UP Railroad?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Military Parkway over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.