US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln.

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 Mi. N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570019603276

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114,583 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,070 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesWalnut Hill Ln.
Location1.3 Mi. N of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88094, -96.89815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,583 (2023)
Projected traffic151,070 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln. carry?

About 114,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln.?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Walnut Hill Ln.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.