US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Royal Lane

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 Mi. S of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603164

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Royal Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Royal Lane 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 117,295 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,070 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesRoyal Lane
Location0.8 Mi. S of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89598, -96.89814
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,295 (2023)
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 SB over Royal Lane built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB over Royal Lane 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 SB over Royal Lane carry?

About 117,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Royal Lane?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Royal Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.