US Bridges

New Market RD over IH 635

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of Elam RD · Structure no. 180570237402086

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market RD over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Market RD over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNew Market RD
CrossesIH 635
Location2.6 MI N of Elam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75602, -96.61677
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,015 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Market RD over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is New Market RD over IH 635 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does New Market RD over IH 635 carry?

About 182,015 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Market RD over IH 635?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns New Market RD over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.