US Bridges

IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.18 MI E of Marsh LN · Structure no. 180570237401414

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,292
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,292 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,409 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ebfr
CrossesDallas North Tollway
Location2.18 MI E of Marsh LN
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92447, -96.82001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,292 (2020)
Projected traffic7,409 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway carry?

About 5,292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebfr over Dallas North Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.