US Bridges

Independence Pkwy over Pgbt

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180430296405550

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,957
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Independence Pkwy over Pgbt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Independence Pkwy over Pgbt in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,957 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,052 by 2038. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 156 ft wide.

CarriesIndependence Pkwy
CrossesPgbt
Location2.3 MI W of US 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00375, -96.74866
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,957 (2019)
Projected traffic31,052 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Independence Pkwy over Pgbt built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Pkwy over Pgbt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Independence Pkwy over Pgbt carry?

About 22,957 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Independence Pkwy over Pgbt?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Pkwy over Pgbt?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.