US Bridges

Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of W Las Colinas · Structure no. 180570LN2621001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,272
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPromenade Pkwy
CrossesLake Carolyn
Location0.4 MI E of W Las Colinas
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87414, -96.93653
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2019)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn built?

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

What condition is Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Promenade Pkwy over Lake Carolyn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.