IH 35E
IH 35E in 0.1 MI W Of Inwood RD, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 194K vehicles daily on IH 35E over Knights Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35E 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 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 35E carries an average daily traffic count of 194,462 vehicles, with 16 lane(s) crossing Knights 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 is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.1 MI W Of Inwood RD in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35E over Knights Branch with 16 traffic lanes, handling approximately 194K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 17.1 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 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 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35E carries approximately 194K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 16 traffic lanes. It is 17.1 meters long and located on IH 35E in 0.1 MI W Of Inwood RD, Dallas County, Texas.
Yes, IH 35E 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 is located 0.1 MI W Of Inwood RD in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35E over Knights Branch. Its coordinates are 32.811664, -96.850450. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35E carries IH 35E over Knights Branch. The bridge is 17.1 meters long and was built in 1959.
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.