US Bridges

Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of W Illinois · Structure no. 1805709Z0540009

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,101
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 13,101 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2031. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesZang Blvd
CrossesCedar Creek & Dart RR
Location0.90 MI N of W Illinois
RouteCity Street 354
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7326, -96.82553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,101 (2014)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR carry?

About 13,101 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Zang Blvd over Cedar Creek & Dart RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.