US Bridges

Pgbt EB over Merritt RD

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570296406470

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt EB over Merritt RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt EB over Merritt RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 26,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,000 by 2032. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPgbt EB
CrossesMerritt RD
Location2.9 MI E of SH 78
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95059, -96.57069
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2012)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pgbt EB over Merritt RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt EB over Merritt RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pgbt EB over Merritt RD carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pgbt EB over Merritt RD?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt EB over Merritt RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.