US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Lombardy LN

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of Mockingbird · Structure no. 180570019603158

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,733
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Lombardy LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Lombardy LN 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 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,269 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesLombardy LN
Location3.7 MI N of Mockingbird
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86652, -96.8959
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,733 (2023)
Projected traffic77,269 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Lombardy LN built?

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

What condition is IH 35E NB over Lombardy LN 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 Lombardy LN carry?

About 52,733 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Lombardy LN?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Lombardy LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.