US Bridges

Plaza Via over LA De Claire

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Riverside DR · Structure no. 180570LN2994001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Via over LA De Claire is a concrete arch - deck carrying Plaza Via over LA De Claire in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlaza Via
CrossesLA De Claire
Location0.3 MI E of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9002, -96.93514
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plaza Via over LA De Claire built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plaza Via over LA De Claire 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 Plaza Via over LA De Claire carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Via over LA De Claire?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza Via over LA De Claire?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.