US Bridges

IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd)

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180570237401334

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87,666
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 6 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 87,666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,331 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesLp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd)
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90851, -96.89521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,666 (2020)
Projected traffic175,331 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) 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 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) carry?

About 87,666 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.