US Bridges

Kirnwood DR over IH 35E

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202044

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirnwood DR over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirnwood DR over IH 35E 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 5 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirnwood DR
CrossesIH 35E
Location0.8 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65403, -96.82307
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2020)
Projected traffic231 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirnwood DR over IH 35E built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirnwood DR over IH 35E 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 Kirnwood DR over IH 35E carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kirnwood DR over IH 35E?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Kirnwood DR over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.