US Bridges

Illinois Ave. over IH 35E

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.4 N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570044202437

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,238
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Ave. over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinois Ave. over IH 35E in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 30,238 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,333 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois Ave.
CrossesIH 35E
Location2.4 N of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7204, -96.8275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,238 (2019)
Projected traffic42,333 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Illinois Ave. over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Illinois Ave. over IH 35E carry?

About 30,238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Illinois Ave. over IH 35E?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Ave. over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.