US Bridges

Park Lane over Bachman Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Sunnybrook LN · Structure no. 1805709P1170002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,302
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Lane over Bachman Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Lane over Bachman Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Lane
CrossesBachman Branch
Location0.3 MI W of Sunnybrook LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87396, -96.82757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2019)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Park Lane over Bachman Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Lane over Bachman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park Lane over Bachman Branch carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Lane over Bachman Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Park Lane over Bachman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.