Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel
GoodDallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Valley Ranch · Structure no. 180570D08045001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 474
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel 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 Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel carry?
About 474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Saddlehorn DR over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.