US Bridges

SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB

Poor

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,320 by 2036. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSS348NB to IH35 NB
CrossesIH 35E SB
Location0.5 MI N of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 348
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86875, -96.89824
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2016)
Projected traffic68,320 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SS348NB to IH35 NB over IH 35E SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.