US Bridges

IH-635 Ebml over Park Central

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of US75 · Structure no. 180570237401555

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
606 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
128,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-635 Ebml over Park Central is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-635 Ebml over Park Central 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 128,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,100 by 2033. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-635 Ebml
CrossesPark Central
Location1.2 MI W of US75
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92409, -96.78216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length606 ft (184.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,700 (2013)
Projected traffic137,100 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Park Central built?

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

What condition is IH-635 Ebml over Park Central 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 Park Central carry?

About 128,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH-635 Ebml over Park Central?

The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns IH-635 Ebml over Park Central?

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