US Bridges

Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570296402584

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,910 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
49,227
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 49,227 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,206 by 2040. The structure is 2,910 ft (887 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt NB
Crosses(future) Valwood Pkwy
Location1.9 MI N of IH 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93857, -96.92989
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,910 ft (887 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,227 (2022)
Projected traffic53,206 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 (future) Valwood Pkwy built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy carry?

About 49,227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy?

The structure is 2,910 ft (887 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt NB over (future) Valwood Pkwy?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.