US Bridges

IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.24 MI W of Dnt · Structure no. 180570237401562

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,663 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
130,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130,485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,700 by 2033. The structure is 1,663 ft (506.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 635 EB Ml
CrossesMidway/Valley View LN
Location1.24 MI W of Dnt
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92532, -96.83719
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,663 ft (506.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,485 (2023)
Projected traffic128,700 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN built?

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

What condition is IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN carry?

About 130,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN?

The structure is 1,663 ft (506.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 EB Ml over Midway/Valley View LN?

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