US Bridges

Oates DR over IH 635

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402664

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,368
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oates DR over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oates DR over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,715 by 2042. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOates DR
CrossesIH 635
Location0.85 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83528, -96.63236
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,368 (2019)
Projected traffic25,715 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Oates DR over IH 635 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oates DR over IH 635 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Oates DR over IH 635 carry?

About 18,368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oates DR over IH 635?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Oates DR over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.