US Bridges

Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 W of Dallas N Toll · Structure no. 180570237401518

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,395
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesWelch RD SB
CrossesIH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes
Location0.5 W of Dallas N Toll
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92634, -96.82887
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,395 (2019)
Projected traffic9,999 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes carry?

About 2,395 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Welch RD SB over IH 635 Ml & Mngd Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).