US Bridges

I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603366

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,782 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran 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 17,319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,480 by 2036. The structure is 3,782 ft (1,152.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI35E SB to I635 EB
CrossesIH 635 WB & Farmers Bran
Location3.2 MI N of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91665, -96.89929
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+37 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,782 ft (1,152.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,319 (2022)
Projected traffic32,480 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran built?

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

What condition is I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran carry?

About 17,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran?

The structure is 3,782 ft (1,152.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I35E SB to I635 EB over IH 635 WB & Farmers Bran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.