US Bridges

Brazos Dr. over Water Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · .05 MI SE Las Colinas · Structure no. 180570D00845001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,691
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazos Dr. over Water Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brazos Dr. over Water Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrazos Dr.
CrossesWater Channel
Location.05 MI SE Las Colinas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86112, -96.93496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2022)
Projected traffic2,422 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brazos Dr. over Water Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazos Dr. over Water Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brazos Dr. over Water Channel carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brazos Dr. over Water Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brazos Dr. over Water Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.