US Bridges

IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 180570237402101

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,068
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 72,068 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,010 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 635 SB
CrossesRylie Crest RD
Location0.6 MI N of US 175
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69955, -96.62764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,068 (2019)
Projected traffic86,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Rylie Crest RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest RD carry?

About 72,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest RD?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 SB over Rylie Crest RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.