US Bridges

IH 35E Sbml over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202074

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
57,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbml over Woody Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbml 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 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 57,539 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,243 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Sbml
CrossesWoody Branch
Location2.8 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68306, -96.82313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,539 (2023)
Projected traffic110,243 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Sbml over Woody Branch built?

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

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

About 57,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbml over Woody Branch?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbml over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.