US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Kiest Blvd

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202443

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,102
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Kiest Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over 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 55,102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,680 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesKiest Blvd
Location4.4 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35E
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70574, -96.82717
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,102 (2018)
Projected traffic68,680 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Kiest Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 35E NB over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB over Kiest Blvd carry?

About 55,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Kiest Blvd?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Kiest Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.