US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570296401420

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,110
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd NB
CrossesPgbt
Location1.00 MI NE of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90503, -96.95847
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,110 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt carry?

About 8,110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd NB over Pgbt?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.