US Bridges

Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Valley View · Structure no. 180570G00790032

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,019
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 40 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 14,019 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,690 by 2037. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh Lane NB
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.4 MI N of Valley View
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93024, -96.85579
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,019 (2019)
Projected traffic21,690 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Marsh Lane NB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch carry?

About 14,019 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Lane NB over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.