US Bridges

IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.33 MI W of Dnt · Structure no. 180570237401596

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,980 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 2,980 ft (908.3 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesIH 635 Wbml
CrossesIH 635 Mngd WB Lanes
Location0.33 MI W of Dnt
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92615, -96.82806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans30
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,980 ft (908.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes 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 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes?

The structure is 2,980 ft (908.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Mngd WB Lanes?

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