US Bridges

Gross RD over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of Elam RD · Structure no. 180570237402132

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,931
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gross RD over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gross RD over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 23,931 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2031. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGross RD
CrossesIH 635
Location4.4 MI N of Elam RD
RouteCity Street 112
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78137, -96.62479
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,931 (2014)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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$58,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gross RD over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gross RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gross RD over IH 635 carry?

About 23,931 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Gross RD over IH 635?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Gross RD over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.