SH 342 EAST U-TURN
Carrying SH 342 EAST U-TURN over SH 342 EAST U-TURN
2.5 MILES EAST OF IH 35E, Dallas, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SH 342 EAST U-TURN
The SH 342 EAST U-TURN bridge in Dallas, Texas carries SH 342 EAST U-TURN over SH 342 EAST U-TURN. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 127,630 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SH 342 EAST U-TURN compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2008
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 127,630 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180570237403509
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 342 EAST U-TURN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SH 342 EAST U-TURN against other structures in Dallas and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SH 342 EAST U-TURN?
SH 342 EAST U-TURN in Dallas, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SH 342 EAST U-TURN inspected?
SH 342 EAST U-TURN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 127,630 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 342 EAST U-TURN is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SH 342 EAST U-TURN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SH 342 EAST U-TURN.
Who is responsible for maintaining SH 342 EAST U-TURN?
Ownership is not specified for SH 342 EAST U-TURN in the NBI.
How old is SH 342 EAST U-TURN and does age affect safety?
SH 342 EAST U-TURN was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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