US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.6 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202346

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 58,838 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,354 by 2040. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesBear Creek & Bear Crk RD
Location5.6 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56081, -96.82237
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,838 (2023)
Projected traffic94,354 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD carry?

About 58,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Bear Creek & Bear Crk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.