US Bridges

IH-635 EB over Dnt

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.3 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180570237401571

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154,931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-635 EB over Dnt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-635 EB over Dnt 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 154,931 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,603 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH-635 EB
CrossesDnt
Location3.3 MI W of US 75
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92571, -96.82092
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,931 (2023)
Projected traffic236,603 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over Dnt built?

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

What condition is IH-635 EB over Dnt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH-635 EB over Dnt carry?

About 154,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH-635 EB over Dnt?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH-635 EB over Dnt?

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