US Bridges

I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603370

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,384 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,853
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB 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 9,853 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI35E NB to I635 WB
CrossesIH 35E NB
Location2.3 MI N of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90991, -96.89667
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,384 ft (421.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,853 (2023)
Projected traffic27,300 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB built?

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

What condition is I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB 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 I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB carry?

About 9,853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB?

The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I35E NB to I635 WB over IH 35E NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.