US Bridges

N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of Canada DR · Structure no. 1805709W6170001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,363 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Winnetka Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI S of Canada DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78743, -96.83959
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2022)
Projected traffic1,363 by 2037
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N Winnetka Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.