US Bridges

IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.0 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603500

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,735 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167,759
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 167,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,735 ft (833.6 m) long and 134 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesW Belt Line BNSF RR Etc
Location3.0 MI NW of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95338, -96.91073
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+25 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,735 ft (833.6 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,759 (2017)
Projected traffic200,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 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 over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc carry?

About 167,759 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc?

The structure is 2,735 ft (833.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over W Belt Line BNSF RR Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.