US Bridges

IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Midway RD · Structure no. 180570237401600

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,968 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
91,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB 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 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2041. The structure is 2,968 ft (904.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 EB Ml
CrossesIH 635 Texpress EB
Location0.15 MI E of Midway RD
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92582, -96.83582
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length2,968 ft (904.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2021)
Projected traffic130,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB built?

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

What condition is IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB 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 IH 635 Texpress EB carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB?

The structure is 2,968 ft (904.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 EB Ml over IH 635 Texpress EB?

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