US Bridges

Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.1 MI SE of SH 121 · Structure no. 180570019603107

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,784 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc in Dallas 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 4,784 ft (1,458.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPgbt WB
CrossesIH 35E Etc
Location2.1 MI SE of SH 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97928, -96.93368
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,784 ft (1,458.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc built?

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

What condition is Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc?

The structure is 4,784 ft (1,458.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt WB over IH 35E Etc?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.