US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202049

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 57,136 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesAnn Arbor Ave.
Location3.4 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69133, -96.82308
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,136 (2023)
Projected traffic97,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave. 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 NB over Ann Arbor Ave. carry?

About 57,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave.?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Ann Arbor Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.