US Bridges

IH 635 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.17 MI E of Luna RD · Structure no. 180570237401561

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,837 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
175,521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 175,521 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 2,837 ft (864.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesIH 635 Texpress
CrossesIH 35E; Dart; Misc ST
Location1.17 MI E of Luna RD
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90773, -96.90081
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,837 ft (864.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,521 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST 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 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST carry?

About 175,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST?

The structure is 2,837 ft (864.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Texpress over IH 35E; Dart; Misc ST?

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