US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of FM 3040 · Structure no. 180610C00663002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,856
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd SB 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 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 7,856 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,999 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd SB
CrossesCanal
Location0.55 MI S of FM 3040
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99713, -96.97597
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,856 (2023)
Projected traffic10,999 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal built?

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

What condition is Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal carry?

About 7,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd SB over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.