US Bridges

IH 35E SB Exit Rp over Colorado Blvd.

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 35E @ Colorado Blvd · Structure no. 180570044202422

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB Exit Rp over Colorado Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB Exit Rp 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E SB Exit Rp
CrossesColorado Blvd.
LocationIH 35E @ Colorado Blvd
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76354, -96.80776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
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 SB Exit Rp over Colorado Blvd. built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB Exit Rp 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 SB Exit Rp over Colorado Blvd. carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB Exit Rp over Colorado Blvd.?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB Exit Rp over Colorado Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.