US Bridges

Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 5 · Structure no. 180430D00347002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,200 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,266
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2031. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEldorado Pkwy EB
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SH 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17942, -96.62728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,266 (2014)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek carry?

About 7,266 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Eldorado Pkwy EB over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.