US Bridges

Teleport Blvd over Water Canal

Good

Dallas County, Texas · .01 MI S of Las Colinas · Structure no. 180570D05105001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teleport Blvd over Water Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teleport Blvd over Water Canal in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTeleport Blvd
CrossesWater Canal
Location.01 MI S of Las Colinas
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86067, -96.92805
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2017)
Projected traffic500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teleport Blvd over Water Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teleport Blvd over Water 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Teleport Blvd over Water Canal carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Teleport Blvd over Water Canal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Teleport Blvd over Water Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.