US Bridges

IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd

Good

Dallas County, Texas · Int of IH 35E & Colorado · Structure no. 180570044202415

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 19,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,100 by 2036. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E NB Ent Ramp
CrossesColorado Blvd
LocationInt of IH 35E & Colorado
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75857, -96.80907
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2016)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Colorado Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.