US Bridges

IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 180570019603474

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD 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 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 1,633 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB On-Ramp
CrossesMerrell RD
Location0.4 MI N of Walnut Hill
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.888, -96.89764
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD built?

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

What condition is IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB On-Ramp over Merrell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.