US Bridges

IH 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 35E & IH 635 I/C · Structure no. 180570019603522

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 WB Conn E
CrossesIH 35E SB Conn a
LocationIH 35E & IH 635 I/C
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90723, -96.89723
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a 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 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB Conn E over IH 35E SB Conn a?

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