US Bridges

I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603368

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
800 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST 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 3,731 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,370 by 2033. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesI35E SB to I635 WB
CrossesEmerald ST
Location3.3 MI N of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90894, -96.89974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck39 ft (11.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,731 (2023)
Projected traffic24,370 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 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 WB over Emerald ST built?

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

What condition is I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST carry?

About 3,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I35E SB to I635 WB over Emerald ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.