US Bridges

IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 180570009513391

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,731
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24,731 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,660 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesIH 635 Conn C
Location0.7 MI N of US 175
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69982, -96.62674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,731 (2019)
Projected traffic32,660 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C carry?

About 24,731 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over IH 635 Conn C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.