US Bridges

Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of Holford RD · Structure no. 180570296406601

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,962
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave 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 51,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,400 by 2031. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 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 EB
CrossesN Garland Ave
Location0.4 MI SE of Holford RD
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96596, -96.64219
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,962 (2023)
Projected traffic72,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave built?

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

What condition is Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave carry?

About 51,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt EB over N Garland Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.