US Bridges

N Macarthur Blvd over Canal

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of JCT SH 114 · Structure no. 180570D05410014

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,689
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Macarthur Blvd over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Macarthur Blvd over 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 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 23,689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2027. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Macarthur Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location0.4 MI S of JCT SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87923, -96.96315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,689 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Macarthur Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Macarthur Blvd over Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N Macarthur Blvd over Canal carry?

About 23,689 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Macarthur Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns N Macarthur Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.