US Bridges

IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570044202446

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,041 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
97,316
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha 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 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 97,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,920 by 2033. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB
CrossesDart/Cedar Creek/Brookha
Location3.2 MI N of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 35E
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73081, -96.82469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,041 ft (317.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,316 (2018)
Projected traffic129,920 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha built?

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

What condition is IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha 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 Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha carry?

About 97,316 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha?

The structure is 1,041 ft (317.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB over Dart/Cedar Creek/Brookha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.