US Bridges

SH 66 EB over Pgbt

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 6.4 MI SE of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570000903472

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,293
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 66 EB over Pgbt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 66 EB over Pgbt in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 21,293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 66 EB
CrossesPgbt
Location6.4 MI SE of SH 78
RouteState Highway 66
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90771, -96.55591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,293 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 SH 66 EB over Pgbt built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 66 EB over Pgbt 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 66 EB over Pgbt carry?

About 21,293 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SH 66 EB over Pgbt?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 66 EB over Pgbt?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.