US Bridges

Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 180570237402493

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,711
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7,711 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTowne Centre DR WB
CrossesIH 635
Location0.65 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 8212
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80227, -96.62614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,711 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towne Centre DR 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 Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635 carry?

About 7,711 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Towne Centre DR WB over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.