US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.4 Mi. NW of Mockingbird · Structure no. 180570019603143

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,733
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 52,733 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,030 by 2033. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesLoop 12 NW Highway
Location3.4 Mi. NW of Mockingbird
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86233, -96.89358
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,733 (2023)
Projected traffic88,030 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway carry?

About 52,733 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Loop 12 NW Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.