US Bridges

US 75 SB over Bethany Drive

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 2170 · Structure no. 180430004706303

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,567
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB over Bethany Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB over Bethany Drive in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 33 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 80,567 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,793 by 2038. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 75 SB
CrossesBethany Drive
Location0.80 MI S of FM 2170
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09076, -96.68141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,567 (2018)
Projected traffic112,793 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 SB over Bethany Drive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 75 SB over Bethany Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 SB over Bethany Drive carry?

About 80,567 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB over Bethany Drive?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB over Bethany Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.