US Bridges

IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.33 MI SW of Marsh Lane · Structure no. 180570237401602

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,203 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
91,334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB 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 91,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,867 by 2041. The structure is 3,203 ft (976.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Wbml
CrossesIH 635 Texpress WB
Location0.33 MI SW of Marsh Lane
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91315, -96.87319
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.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,203 ft (976.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,334 (2021)
Projected traffic127,867 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Texpress WB built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB 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 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB carry?

About 91,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB?

The structure is 3,203 ft (976.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Wbml over IH 635 Texpress WB?

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