US Bridges

IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202057

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch 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 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,467 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Sbfr
CrossesWoody Branch
Location2.8 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68271, -96.8235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2023)
Projected traffic4,467 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch 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 Woody Branch carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbfr over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.