US Bridges

IH 635 Ebml over Josey Lane

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1MI E of IH-35E · Structure no. 180570237401549

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,898
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebml over Josey Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebml over Josey Lane 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 90,898 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,800 by 2034. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 Ebml
CrossesJosey Lane
Location1MI E of IH-35E
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91078, -96.8818
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,898 (2019)
Projected traffic150,800 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Ebml over Josey Lane built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Ebml over Josey 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 Ebml over Josey Lane carry?

About 90,898 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebml over Josey Lane?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebml over Josey Lane?

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