US Bridges

Via Del Norte NB over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Green Canyon · Structure no. 180570C03050002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Del Norte NB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Via Del Norte NB over Drain 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVia Del Norte NB
CrossesDrain
Location0.05 MI S of Green Canyon
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81697, -96.60726
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Via Del Norte NB over Drain built?

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

What condition is Via Del Norte NB over Drain 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 NB over Drain carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Via Del Norte NB over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Via Del Norte NB over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.