US Bridges

Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407448

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,248
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,372 by 2040. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOlympus Blvd NB
CrossesIH 635
Location4.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91855, -96.97528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,248 (2019)
Projected traffic21,372 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635 carry?

About 14,248 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Olympus Blvd NB over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.