US Bridges

Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Briargrove · Structure no. 1804309D0470011

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162,605
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 162,605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,800 by 2031. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDallas N Tollway
CrossesFrankford RD
Location0.40 MI N of Briargrove
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99756, -96.82929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162,605 (2023)
Projected traffic31,800 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD carry?

About 162,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas N Tollway over Frankford RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.