US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570019603093

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
565 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
98,196
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 5 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 98,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,392 by 2040. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesCommerce ST & IH 35E Rps
Location0.5 MI N of IH 30
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77763, -96.81109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,196 (2020)
Projected traffic196,392 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps 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 NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps carry?

About 98,196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Commerce ST & IH 35E Rps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.