US Bridges

IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH 35E @ IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603470

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20,572 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2030. The structure is 20,572 ft (6,270.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH35E IH635 N E DC
CrossesJoes Crk W NW HWY Etc
LocationIH 35E @ IH 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86087, -96.89217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+187 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20,572 ft (6,270.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2012)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc?

The structure is 20,572 ft (6,270.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH35E IH635 N E DC over Joes Crk W NW HWY Etc?

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