US Bridges

Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Town East · Structure no. 180570C03050001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Del Norte
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Town East
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81633, -96.60738
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Via Del Norte over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.