US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603185

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,890
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, 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 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 8,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,930 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.7 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91716, -96.89679
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,890 (2010)
Projected traffic13,930 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nbfr over Farmers Branch built?

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

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

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

About 8,890 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.