US Bridges

Sachse RD over Long Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Miles RD · Structure no. 180570GG0155002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,733
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sachse RD over Long Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sachse RD over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSachse RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.5 MI E of Miles RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97398, -96.57509
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,733 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sachse RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sachse RD over Long Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sachse RD over Long Branch carry?

About 6,733 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sachse RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sachse RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.