US Bridges

Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570296406037

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirewheel Pkwy
CrossesPgbt
Location0.8 MI E of SH 78
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94713, -96.60913
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Firewheel Pkwy over Pgbt?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.