US Bridges

IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane

Good

Dallas County, Texas · Valley View Lane @ IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237401533

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
575 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane 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 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 9,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,830 by 2041. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E NB Ent Ramp
CrossesValley View Lane
LocationValley View Lane @ IH 35E
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92291, -96.89971
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,697 (2021)
Projected traffic11,830 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane built?

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

What condition is IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane carry?

About 9,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB Ent Ramp over Valley View Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.