US Bridges

Pgbt EB over Frankford RD

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of N Dallas Tl · Structure no. 180610296404539

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt EB over Frankford RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt EB over Frankford RD in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,800 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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
CrossesFrankford RD
Location2.30 MI W of N Dallas Tl
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99702, -96.85932
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2014)
Projected traffic50,800 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Frankford RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt EB over Frankford RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pgbt EB over Frankford RD carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt EB over Frankford RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt EB over Frankford RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.