US Bridges

Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570G00650005

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,539
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 42 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 7,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,414 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJosey Lane SB
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.2 MI N of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91562, -96.88176
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
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,539 (2019)
Projected traffic18,414 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch carry?

About 7,539 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Josey Lane SB over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.