US Bridges

IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of NW HWY · Structure no. 180570019603469

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB Ent Ramp
CrossesDaniels Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of NW HWY
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86026, -96.89249
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).