US Bridges

IH 635 WB over IH 35E

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570019603364

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229,928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over IH 35E in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 229,928 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321,899 by 2042. The structure is 1,292 ft (393.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesIH 35E
Location3.2 MI N of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90841, -96.89665
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,292 ft (393.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229,928 (2022)
Projected traffic321,899 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 WB over IH 35E built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 WB over IH 35E 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 635 WB over IH 35E carry?

About 229,928 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB over IH 35E?

The structure is 1,292 ft (393.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.