US Bridges

Mandalay DR over Mandalay Canal

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Las Colinas · Structure no. 180570D07095001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,369
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mandalay DR over Mandalay Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mandalay DR 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 2,369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,810 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMandalay DR
CrossesMandalay Canal
Location0.1 MI W of Las Colinas
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86603, -96.93908
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2009)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Mandalay DR over Mandalay Canal built?

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

What condition is Mandalay DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mandalay DR over Mandalay Canal carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mandalay DR over Mandalay Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mandalay DR over Mandalay Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.