US Bridges

IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of W Belt Line · Structure no. 180570019603519

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167,388
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 167,388 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,552 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E SB Ml
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI SE of W Belt Line
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9488, -96.90763
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,388 (2019)
Projected traffic208,552 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 167,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB Ml over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.