US Bridges

IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of Inwood RD · Structure no. 180570019603120

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,054
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB 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 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 116,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,690 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesSH 183 WB
Location1.2 MI NW of Inwood RD
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81598, -96.86804
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,054 (2023)
Projected traffic149,690 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 SH 183 WB built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB carry?

About 116,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over SH 183 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.