US Bridges

IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · Int of IH 35ESB @ Riverfr · Structure no. 180570044202421

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront 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 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB Ent Ramp
CrossesRiverfront Blvd
LocationInt of IH 35ESB @ Riverfr
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76785, -96.80652
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB Ent Ramp over Riverfront Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.