US Bridges

IH 635 Ebml over Valley View LN

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407388

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebml over Valley View LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebml over Valley View LN in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 47 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 115,023 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,046 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ebml
CrossesValley View LN
Location2.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91127, -96.94149
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,023 (2020)
Projected traffic230,046 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Ebml over Valley View LN built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 635 Ebml over Valley View LN 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 Ebml over Valley View LN carry?

About 115,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebml over Valley View LN?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebml over Valley View LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.