US Bridges

North Star RD SB over Beck Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Renner RD · Structure no. 180430E02110031

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Star RD SB over Beck Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Star RD SB over Beck Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Star RD SB
CrossesBeck Branch
Location0.35 MI S of Renner RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99696, -96.64119
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Star RD SB over Beck Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Star RD SB over Beck Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Star RD SB over Beck Branch carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North Star RD SB over Beck Branch?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Star RD SB over Beck Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.