US Bridges

Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Dnt · Structure no. 180430J00450003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhill Pkwy
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.3 MI E of Dnt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20821, -96.81437
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhill Pkwy over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.