US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603071

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,410
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy 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 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 70,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,310 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesValwood Pkwy
Location2.2 MI NW of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93857, -96.90273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,410 (2019)
Projected traffic131,310 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy carry?

About 70,410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Valwood Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.