IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407385
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,242 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,962 by 2041. The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long and 94 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch 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 IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch carry?
About 87,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch?
The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns IH 635 WB over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).