US Bridges

Olympus Blvd SB over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407494

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,124
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympus Blvd SB over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olympus Blvd SB 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 7,124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,686 by 2040. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOlympus Blvd SB
CrossesIH 635
Location4.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91983, -96.97505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,124 (2019)
Projected traffic10,686 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Olympus Blvd SB over IH 635 built?

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

What condition is Olympus Blvd SB 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 Olympus Blvd SB over IH 635 carry?

About 7,124 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olympus Blvd SB over IH 635?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Olympus Blvd SB over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.