IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402341
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,068 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,819
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,819 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,980 by 2033. The structure is 2,068 ft (630.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80 carry?
About 12,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80?
The structure is 2,068 ft (630.3 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IH 635 Conn D over IH 635/US 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.