US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Manana Rd.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.85 Mi. N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570019603155

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Manana Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Manana Rd. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 114,583 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,547 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesManana Rd.
Location0.85 Mi. N of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8739, -96.89784
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,583 (2023)
Projected traffic162,547 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB over Manana Rd. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB over Manana Rd. 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 Manana Rd. carry?

About 114,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Manana Rd.?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Manana Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.