US Bridges

IH 35E over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603156

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107,367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107,367 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,600 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86818, -96.89705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,367 (2020)
Projected traffic166,600 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is IH 35E over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 107,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35E over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.