US Bridges

Highland DR over Canal

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.70 MI W Macarthur Blvd · Structure no. 180610C00482001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,293
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland DR over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland DR over Canal in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland DR
CrossesCanal
Location0.70 MI W Macarthur Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99017, -96.98582
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland DR over Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland DR over Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Highland DR over Canal carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highland DR over Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Highland DR over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.