US Bridges

Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.8 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 180570F54705003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,920 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
7,812
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 1,920 ft (585.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Ridge Pkwy SB
CrossesJoe Pool Lake
Location5.8 MI W of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58366, -97.02345
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,920 ft (585.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,812 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake 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 Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake carry?

About 7,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake?

The structure is 1,920 ft (585.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.