US Bridges

IH635 Wbfr over Valley View Lane

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Dallas N Toll · Structure no. 180570237401552

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH635 Wbfr over Valley View Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH635 Wbfr over Valley View 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 209,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,800 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH635 Wbfr
CrossesValley View Lane
Location1.3 MI W of Dallas N Toll
RouteState Highway 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92456, -96.84147
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,000 (2011)
Projected traffic250,800 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH635 Wbfr over Valley View Lane built?

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

What condition is IH635 Wbfr 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 IH635 Wbfr over Valley View Lane carry?

About 209,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH635 Wbfr over Valley View Lane?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH635 Wbfr over Valley View Lane?

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