US Bridges

IH 635 WB Exit Rmp over Valley View Lane

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Midway RD · Structure no. 180570237401534

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
721 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB Exit Rmp over Valley View Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB Exit Rmp 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 WB Exit Rmp
CrossesValley View Lane
Location0.04 MI W of Midway RD
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92477, -96.84068
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length721 ft (219.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 IH 635 WB Exit Rmp over Valley View Lane built?

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

What condition is IH 635 WB Exit Rmp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 WB Exit Rmp over Valley View Lane carry?

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

How long is IH 635 WB Exit Rmp over Valley View Lane?

The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB Exit Rmp over Valley View Lane?

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