US Bridges

Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407447

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2031. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur W U-Turn
CrossesIH 635
Location3.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91504, -96.95911
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2011)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635 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 Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur W U-Turn over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.