US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603181

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,515
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 80,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,860 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.6 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91656, -96.89838
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,515 (2019)
Projected traffic121,860 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch carry?

About 80,515 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.