US Bridges

IH 35E Sbml over Saner Avenue

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570044202454

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbml over Saner Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbml over Saner Avenue 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 86,498 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,669 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Sbml
CrossesSaner Avenue
Location1.9 MI N of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71304, -96.82992
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,498 (2022)
Projected traffic141,669 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sbml over Saner Avenue built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Sbml over Saner Avenue 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 Sbml over Saner Avenue carry?

About 86,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbml over Saner Avenue?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbml over Saner Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.