US Bridges

IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407387

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,337
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, 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 20,337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,472 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 635 WB Off Ramp
CrossesIH 635 Row
Location2.3 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91234, -96.94359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,337 (2019)
Projected traffic28,472 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row 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 Off Ramp over IH 635 Row carry?

About 20,337 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.