US Bridges

IH 35 E over Valley View LN

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019602477

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
176,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 E over Valley View LN is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 E over Valley View LN in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 years old, older 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 176,939 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,550 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 E
CrossesValley View LN
Location1.1 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92277, -96.90011
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,939 (2023)
Projected traffic144,550 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 E over Valley View LN built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 35 E over Valley View LN 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 E over Valley View LN carry?

About 176,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 E over Valley View LN?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 E over Valley View LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.