US Bridges

IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407427

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,315 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
175,521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 175,521 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,545 by 2040. The structure is 1,315 ft (400.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 WB Off Ramp
CrossesIH 635 Ebfr U-Turn
Location2.3 MI W of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91059, -96.93456
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,315 ft (400.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,521 (2023)
Projected traffic14,545 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn 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 Ebfr U-Turn carry?

About 175,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn?

The structure is 1,315 ft (400.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB Off Ramp over IH 635 Ebfr U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.