US Bridges

IH 35E Sbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,891
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E Sbfr over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 27,891 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,168 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Sbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59438, -96.82282
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,891 (2023)
Projected traffic26,168 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Sbfr 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 November 2023.

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

About 27,891 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.