US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Wheatland RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202070

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Wheatland RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Wheatland RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesWheatland RD
Location0.4 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64751, -96.82343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,666 (2023)
Projected traffic110,243 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over Wheatland RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is IH 35E SB over Wheatland RD 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 SB over Wheatland RD carry?

About 58,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Wheatland RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Wheatland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.