US Bridges

Overton Road over I 35 E

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.0 MI North of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202440

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,032
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overton Road over I 35 E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overton Road over I 35 E 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 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 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,045 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOverton Road
CrossesI 35 E
Location4.0 MI North of IH 20
RouteCity Street 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70101, -96.82434
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2019)
Projected traffic7,045 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Overton Road over I 35 E built?

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

What condition is Overton Road over I 35 E 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 Overton Road over I 35 E carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Overton Road over I 35 E?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Overton Road over I 35 E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.