US Bridges

Las Colinas Blvd over Canal

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Oconnor Blvd · Structure no. 180570D05021005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,923
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Colinas Blvd over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Las Colinas Blvd over Canal in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,600 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Colinas Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location0.1 MI N of Oconnor Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87104, -96.94222
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,923 (2019)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Colinas Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Colinas Blvd over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Las Colinas Blvd over Canal carry?

About 8,923 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Las Colinas Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Las Colinas Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.