US Bridges

IH 635 Conn E over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd)

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180570237401336

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,560
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Conn E over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Conn E over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 21,560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,180 by 2031. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Conn E
CrossesLp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd)
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90886, -96.89541
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,560 (2011)
Projected traffic30,180 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Conn E over Lp 354(HARRY Hines Blvd) built?

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

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

About 21,560 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.