IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407372
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,900 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 49 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 87,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,170 by 2033. The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 87,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns IH 635 WB over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.