US Bridges

Ramp S-Lm over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Int IH 635 and Pgbt · Structure no. 180570237407451

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
962 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp S-Lm over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp S-Lm over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp S-Lm
CrossesIH 635
LocationAt Int IH 635 and Pgbt
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91291, -96.94242
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 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length962 ft (293.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Ramp S-Lm over IH 635 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp S-Lm 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 Ramp S-Lm over IH 635 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp S-Lm over IH 635?

The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp S-Lm over IH 635?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.