US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.7 MI NW of Spur 366 · Structure no. 180570019603246

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
426 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 110,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,690 by 2033. The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesMedical District Drive
Location2.7 MI NW of Spur 366
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8067, -96.84081
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,480 (2023)
Projected traffic149,690 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive carry?

About 110,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive?

The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Medical District Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.