IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck
PoorDallas County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570019603101
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,334 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194,462
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 194,462 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 299,380 by 2033. The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck carry?
About 194,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck?
The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E over Oak Lawn Ave & Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.