US Bridges

US 80 WB over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402328

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,570
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB 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 5 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 42,570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,600 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB
CrossesIH 635
Location2.1 MI S of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79272, -96.62467
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,570 (2011)
Projected traffic59,600 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 80 WB over IH 635 built?

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

What condition is US 80 WB 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 US 80 WB over IH 635 carry?

About 42,570 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB over IH 635?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.