US Bridges

IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of IH-35E · Structure no. 180570237401591

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,894 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
90,898
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 90,898 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 999,999 by 2033. The structure is 1,894 ft (577.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH-635 Ebml
CrossesWebb Chapel RD
Location1.5 MI E of IH-35E
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91262, -96.87327
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,894 ft (577.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,898 (2019)
Projected traffic999,999 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD built?

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

What condition is IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD carry?

About 90,898 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD?

The structure is 1,894 ft (577.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns IH-635 Ebml over Webb Chapel RD?

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