US Bridges

IH 635 WB over Valley Ranch Connector

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.7 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407498

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
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 WB over Valley Ranch Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Valley Ranch Connector 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 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 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesValley Ranch Connector
Location2.7 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91223, -96.943
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,743 (2023)
Projected traffic115,023 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB over Valley Ranch Connector built?

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

What condition is IH 635 WB over Valley Ranch Connector 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 WB over Valley Ranch Connector carry?

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

How long is IH 635 WB over Valley Ranch Connector?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over Valley Ranch Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.