IH 35E ML & FR
IH 35E ML & FR in 1.7 MI N Of Ih 635, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1940, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on IH 35E ML & FR over Crooks Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35E ML & FR carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1940, making it 86 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. IH 35E ML & FR carries an average daily traffic count of 148,058 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Crooks Branch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 35E ML & FR is a 86-year-old bridge located 1.7 MI N Of Ih 635 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35E ML & FR over Crooks Branch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, the structure spans 18.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35E ML & FR has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35E ML & FR was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, making it 86 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35E ML & FR carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 18.6 meters long and located on IH 35E ML & FR in 1.7 MI N Of Ih 635, Dallas County, Texas.
Yes, IH 35E ML & FR is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 35E ML & FR is located 1.7 MI N Of Ih 635 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35E ML & FR over Crooks Branch. Its coordinates are 32.930811, -96.901372. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35E ML & FR carries IH 35E ML & FR over Crooks Branch. The bridge is 18.6 meters long and was built in 1940, with reconstruction in 1976.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.