US Bridges

IH 35E SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603187

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp 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 17,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,370 by 2033. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB On-Ramp
CrossesIH 35E SB Off-Ramp
Location0.8 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91837, -96.89931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,410 (2013)
Projected traffic24,370 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp 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 SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp carry?

About 17,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB On-Ramp over IH 35E SB Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.