US Bridges

IH 635 Conn W-S over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407453

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,593 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,311
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Conn W-S over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Conn W-S 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 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 13,311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,635 by 2040. The structure is 2,593 ft (790.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Conn W-S
CrossesIH 635
Location2.5 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91156, -96.93869
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 inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,593 ft (790.3 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,311 (2019)
Projected traffic18,635 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Conn W-S over IH 635 built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Conn W-S 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Conn W-S over IH 635 carry?

About 13,311 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH 635 Conn W-S over IH 635?

The structure is 2,593 ft (790.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Conn W-S over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.