US Bridges

El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.2 MI W. of Preston Road · Structure no. 180430J00520002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,138
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15,138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEl Dorado Pkwy EB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.2 MI W. of Preston Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1747, -96.82307
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,138 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 15,138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado Pkwy EB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.