US Bridges

IH 635 WB over Centerville RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.6 MI NW of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402076

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,760
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB over Centerville RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Centerville RD 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 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 93,760 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,270 by 2033. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesCenterville RD
Location2.6 MI NW of IH 30
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85608, -96.64857
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,760 (2013)
Projected traffic131,270 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 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 Centerville RD built?

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

What condition is IH 635 WB over Centerville RD 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 IH 635 WB over Centerville RD carry?

About 93,760 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB over Centerville RD?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over Centerville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.