US Bridges

SH 170 EB over Parish LN

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610355901174

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,737
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 170 EB over Parish LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 170 EB over Parish LN in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 19,737 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,631 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 170 EB
CrossesParish LN
Location0.8 MI SW of SH 114
RouteState Highway 170
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99161, -97.22316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,737 (2020)
Projected traffic27,631 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 170 EB over Parish LN built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 170 EB over Parish LN 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 170 EB over Parish LN carry?

About 19,737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 170 EB over Parish LN?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 170 EB over Parish LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.