US Bridges

Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of 27th Street · Structure no. 180570D02890006

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,428
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,339 by 2037. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEsters Blvd
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.3 MI W of 27th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93063, -97.02786
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,428 (2015)
Projected traffic6,339 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek 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 Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 5,428 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.