US Bridges

Luna RD over IH 35E

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.2 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603095

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
449 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,799
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna RD over IH 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luna RD over IH 35E in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 16,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna RD
CrossesIH 35E
Location4.2 MI NW of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96395, -96.91784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,799 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Luna RD over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luna RD over IH 35E 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 Luna RD over IH 35E carry?

About 16,799 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Luna RD over IH 35E?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Luna RD over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.