US Bridges

IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.7 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407497

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy 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 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 57,743 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,023 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 Ebml
CrossesValley Ranch Pkwy
Location2.7 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91188, -96.94325
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,743 (2023)
Projected traffic115,023 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy 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 IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy carry?

About 57,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebml over Valley Ranch Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.