US Bridges

Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Int IH 635 and Pgbt · Structure no. 180570237407449

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,935 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,486
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 115,486 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,576 by 2040. The structure is 4,935 ft (1,504.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt NB
CrossesIH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri
LocationAt Int IH 635 and Pgbt
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91025, -96.94756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+42 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,935 ft (1,504.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,486 (2023)
Projected traffic68,576 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri carry?

About 115,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri?

The structure is 4,935 ft (1,504.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt NB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.