US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH 35E @ Trinity River · Structure no. 180570044202427

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,682 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB 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 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 98,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,200 by 2046. The structure is 3,682 ft (1,122.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesTrinity River
LocationIH 35E @ Trinity River
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76342, -96.80734
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+24 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,682 ft (1,122.4 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck27 ft (8.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,400 (2016)
Projected traffic151,200 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB over Trinity River built?

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

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

About 98,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Trinity River?

The structure is 3,682 ft (1,122.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.