US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Continental Ave.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. N of Spur 366 · Structure no. 180570019603106

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113,538
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Continental Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Continental Ave. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 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 113,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,160 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesContinental Ave.
Location0.1 Mi. N of Spur 366
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78402, -96.81184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,538 (2023)
Projected traffic160,160 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 NB over Continental Ave. built?

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

What condition is IH 35E NB over Continental Ave. 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB over Continental Ave. carry?

About 113,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Continental Ave.?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Continental Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.