US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407342

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,905
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 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 41,905 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,606 by 2040. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd SB
CrossesIH 635
Location3.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91599, -96.95879
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,905 (2019)
Projected traffic24,606 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635 carry?

About 41,905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd SB over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.