US Bridges

IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180570237401554

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD 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 116,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,400 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesIH 635 Wbml
CrossesHillcrest RD
Location1.3 MI W of US 75
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92497, -96.78631
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 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,000 (2021)
Projected traffic162,400 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD 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 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD carry?

About 116,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Wbml over Hillcrest RD?

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