US Bridges

Louisiana Avenue over IH 35E

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 180570044202436

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisiana Avenue over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louisiana Avenue 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 1,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,932 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisiana Avenue
CrossesIH 35E
Location0.2 MI N of Illinois Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72337, -96.82635
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2014)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Louisiana Avenue over IH 35E built?

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

What condition is Louisiana Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Louisiana Avenue over IH 35E carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Louisiana Avenue over IH 35E?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Louisiana Avenue over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.