US Bridges

Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Oconnor RD · Structure no. 180570D05021002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,349
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal is a concrete slab carrying Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,349 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,177 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Colinas NB
CrossesMandalay Canal
Location0.1 MI S of Oconnor RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86787, -96.94002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,349 (2019)
Projected traffic12,177 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal 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 Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal carry?

About 4,349 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Las Colinas NB over Mandalay Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.