US Bridges

IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 180570044202451

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2037. The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E NB Ent Ramp
CrossesIH 35E NB Exit 8th
Location2.2 MI N of Illinois Ave
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74614, -96.81119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2017)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th?

The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over IH 35E NB Exit 8th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.