US Bridges

IH 635 Ebml over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407386

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,170 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
87,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebml over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebml 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 1,170 ft (356.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ebml
CrossesBNSF RR & Farmers Branch
Location0.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90744, -96.90882
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,170 ft (356.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,761 (2023)
Projected traffic103,962 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Ebml 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 Ebml 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 Ebml 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 Ebml over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch?

The structure is 1,170 ft (356.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebml over BNSF RR & Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).