US Bridges

IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.5 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603467

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,569
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 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 148,569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,460 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 141 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 E
CrossesWhitlock Lane
Location4.5 MI NW of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96831, -96.91962
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,569 (2020)
Projected traffic124,460 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 35 E over Whitlock Lane built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane carry?

About 148,569 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.