US Bridges

Oates DR over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402072

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,368
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oates DR over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oates DR over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 18,368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,715 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOates DR
CrossesIH 635
Location0.85 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8357, -96.63201
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,368 (2019)
Projected traffic25,715 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Oates DR over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oates DR over IH 635 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Oates DR over IH 635 carry?

About 18,368 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oates DR over IH 635?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Oates DR over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.