US Bridges

Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Plano Pkwy · Structure no. 1806109M5760005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,262
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway RD SB
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.20 MI S of Plano Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01645, -96.84362
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,262 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad carry?

About 17,262 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD SB over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.