US Bridges

635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.23 MI W of Josey LN · Structure no. 180570237401528

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries635WB Exp to IH35E
CrossesIH 635 WB Ml
Location0.23 MI W of Josey LN
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91024, -96.88573
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 635WB Exp to IH35E over IH 635 WB Ml?

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