US Bridges

IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202442

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,000 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesW Kiest Blvd
Location4.4 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7056, -96.82766
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2020)
Projected traffic97,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd 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 IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over W Kiest Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.