US Bridges

Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570F60015002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
261 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 785 by 2031. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Star Pkwy EB
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.10 MI E of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76721, -96.99271
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2011)
Projected traffic785 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Star Pkwy EB over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.