US Bridges

IH 635 WB over Luna RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407381

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
87,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB over Luna RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Luna RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 46 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,023 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesLuna RD
Location1.4 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90777, -96.92107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,761 (2023)
Projected traffic115,023 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 635 WB over Luna RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 635 WB over Luna RD 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 IH 635 WB over Luna RD carry?

About 87,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB over Luna RD?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over Luna RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.