US Bridges

IH 635 WB over Kcr RR

Poor

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Jupiter RD · Structure no. 180570237402066

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
76,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB over Kcr RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Kcr RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 76,110 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,550 by 2033. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesKcr RR
Location0.7 MI E of Jupiter RD
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8708, -96.67445
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,110 (2013)
Projected traffic106,550 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 WB over Kcr RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 WB over Kcr RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 WB over Kcr RR carry?

About 76,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB over Kcr RR?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over Kcr RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.