US Bridges

IH 35E over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603188

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
134,508
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 134,508 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,960 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.6 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94574, -96.90527
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,508 (2020)
Projected traffic222,960 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IH 35E over Drainage Ditch 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 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 134,508 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 35E over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.