Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal
GoodDallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of JCT IH 635 · Structure no. 180570D05410008
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,040
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,060 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage 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 Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal carry?
About 12,040 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Macarthur Blvd NB over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.