US Bridges

IH 635 over Kingsley RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI SE of Skillman ST · Structure no. 180570237401104

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,271
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 over Kingsley RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 over Kingsley RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 88,271 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,541 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635
CrossesKingsley RD
Location2.3 MI SE of Skillman ST
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87879, -96.68862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,271 (2020)
Projected traffic176,541 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 over Kingsley RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 635 over Kingsley RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 over Kingsley RD carry?

About 88,271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 over Kingsley RD?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 over Kingsley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.