US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Merrell RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603161

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,789
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Merrell RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Merrell RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100,789 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,070 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesMerrell RD
Location1.8 MI N of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88801, -96.89799
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,789 (2019)
Projected traffic151,070 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 NB over Merrell RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB over Merrell 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB over Merrell RD carry?

About 100,789 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Merrell RD?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Merrell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.