IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202041
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,666
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 58,666 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,243 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch carry?
About 58,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E Nbml over Ricketts Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.