US Bridges

Arapaho Road over Midway Road

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Addision RD · Structure no. 180570P00275002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,575 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,021
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapaho Road over Midway Road is a steel arch - thru carrying Arapaho Road over Midway Road 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 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 13,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,685 by 2037. The structure is 1,575 ft (480.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArapaho Road
CrossesMidway Road
Location0.6 MI W of Addision RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95632, -96.83856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,575 ft (480.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,021 (2019)
Projected traffic20,685 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arapaho Road over Midway Road built?

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

What condition is Arapaho Road over Midway Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Arapaho Road over Midway Road carry?

About 13,021 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arapaho Road over Midway Road?

The structure is 1,575 ft (480.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Arapaho Road over Midway Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.