US Bridges

Pgbt SB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri

Good

Dallas County, Texas · At Int IH 635 and Pgbt · Structure no. 180570237407450

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,935 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
38,004
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt SB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt SB 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 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 38,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,206 by 2040. The structure is 4,935 ft (1,504.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt SB
CrossesIH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri
LocationAt Int IH 635 and Pgbt
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91759, -96.93448
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,935 ft (1,504.2 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,004 (2020)
Projected traffic53,206 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 SB over IH 635&ELM Fk Trinity Ri built?

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

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

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

About 38,004 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 4,935 ft (1,504.2 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.