US Bridges

Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808186

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,526 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesDale Acres RD
CrossesIH 35E Ml
Location3.8 MI S of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14979, -96.93348
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic50,526 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Acres RD over IH 35E Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.