US Bridges

Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.5 MI SE of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570296406474

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn 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 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 20,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt SB
CrossesMerritt-Liberty Grv Conn
Location4.5 MI SE of SH 78
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93191, -96.55257
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2012)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn built?

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

What condition is Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt SB over Merritt-Liberty Grv Conn?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.