US Bridges

E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of S Airfield DR · Structure no. 180570LN2250001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 37th ST
CrossesPassport Ave and Drain
Location0.2 MI S of S Airfield DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85936, -97.03101
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E 37th ST over Passport Ave and Drain?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.