US Bridges

IH 635 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407456

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,539 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
20,279
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside 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 20,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,391 by 2040. The structure is 1,539 ft (469.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ramp Lm-E
CrossesValley View & Riverside
Location2.5 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91056, -96.94059
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,539 ft (469.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,279 (2019)
Projected traffic28,391 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside 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 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside carry?

About 20,279 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH 635 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside?

The structure is 1,539 ft (469.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ramp Lm-E over Valley View & Riverside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.