US Bridges

Twelfth Street over IH 35E

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.50 MI N of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 180570044202433

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,162
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelfth Street over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twelfth Street 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 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 15,162 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,300 by 2037. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwelfth Street
CrossesIH 35E
Location1.50 MI N of Illinois Ave
RouteCity Street 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74075, -96.82215
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,162 (2019)
Projected traffic30,300 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twelfth Street over IH 35E built?

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

What condition is Twelfth Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Twelfth Street over IH 35E carry?

About 15,162 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Twelfth Street over IH 35E?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Twelfth Street over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.