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Dallas County, TX · Structure #180570000911347

IH 45 NB Conn C

IH 45 NB Conn C in 0.3 MI E Of Preston ST, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of C (52/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 194K vehicles daily on IH 45 NB Conn C over Ih 30. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
52/100
52
Condition Score
194K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
96m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckPoor
4/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 45 NB Conn C
Crosses Over
Ih 30
State
Texas
County
Dallas County
Location
0.3 MI E Of Preston ST
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1971
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
194,353
Lanes
2
Length
96 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
180570000911347

About This Bridge

IH 45 NB Conn C is a 65-year-old bridge located 0.3 MI E Of Preston ST in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 NB Conn C over Ih 30 with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 194K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, the structure spans 96 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (52/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.3 MI E Of Preston ST, Dallas County, Texas

32.778808, -96.782167

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 45 NB Conn C has a Condition Score of 52/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IH 45 NB Conn C was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 NB Conn C carries approximately 194K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 96 meters long and located on IH 45 NB Conn C in 0.3 MI E Of Preston ST, Dallas County, Texas.

Yes, IH 45 NB Conn C is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IH 45 NB Conn C is located 0.3 MI E Of Preston ST in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 NB Conn C over Ih 30. Its coordinates are 32.778808, -96.782167. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 NB Conn C carries IH 45 NB Conn C over Ih 30. The bridge is 96 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1971.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.