US Bridges

Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Vitruvian Way · Structure no. 180570LA1394001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPonte Ave
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Vitruvian Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93492, -96.85067
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponte Ave over Farmers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ponte Ave over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.