SH 183
SH 183 in 1.5 MI W Of Belt Line RD, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1943, the bridge carries 158K vehicles daily on SH 183 over Estelle Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
SH 183 is a 83-year-old bridge located 1.5 MI W Of Belt Line RD in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 183 over Estelle Creek with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 158K vehicles per day. Built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1973, the structure spans 16.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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
Frequently Asked Questions
SH 183 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
SH 183 was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1973, making it 83 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
SH 183 carries approximately 158K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 16.2 meters long and located on SH 183 in 1.5 MI W Of Belt Line RD, Dallas County, Texas.
Yes, SH 183 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.
SH 183 is located 1.5 MI W Of Belt Line RD in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 183 over Estelle Creek. Its coordinates are 32.837017, -97.020069. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
SH 183 carries SH 183 over Estelle Creek. The bridge is 16.2 meters long and was built in 1943, with reconstruction in 1973.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.