US Bridges

Marsalis Ave over IH 35E

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of E 8th ST · Structure no. 180570044202432

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,392
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsalis Ave over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsalis Ave over IH 35E in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,349 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsalis Ave
CrossesIH 35E
Location0.7 MI S of E 8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74409, -96.81576
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,392 (2019)
Projected traffic17,349 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Marsalis Ave over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsalis Ave over IH 35E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Marsalis Ave over IH 35E carry?

About 12,392 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsalis Ave over IH 35E?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Marsalis Ave over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.