US Bridges

Skillman ST over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.17 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180570T37401055

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,017
2014 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Skillman ST over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skillman ST over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 40,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,026 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSkillman ST
CrossesIH 635
Location3.17 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90028, -96.71764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,017 (2014)
Projected traffic60,026 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byUnknown
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 Skillman ST over IH 635 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skillman ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Skillman ST over IH 635 carry?

About 40,017 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Skillman ST over IH 635?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Skillman ST over IH 635?

It is owned by the Unknown.