US Bridges

Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Plano Pkwy · Structure no. 180610MM0253005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,323
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,323 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,652 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWindhaven Pkwy
CrossesSchiff Lake
Location0.2 MI W of Plano Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05943, -96.86688
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,323 (2020)
Projected traffic11,652 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake carry?

About 8,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Windhaven Pkwy over Schiff Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.