US Bridges

IH 35E Sbfr over Trinity River

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 35E @ Riverfront Blvd · Structure no. 180570044202418

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,995 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbfr over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbfr over Trinity River 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 2,995 ft (912.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E Sbfr
CrossesTrinity River
LocationIH 35E @ Riverfront Blvd
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7636, -96.80773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+19 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,995 ft (912.9 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Trinity River built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Sbfr over Trinity River 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 Sbfr over Trinity River carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbfr over Trinity River?

The structure is 2,995 ft (912.9 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbfr over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.