IH 35 E
IH 35 E in 4.5 MI NW Of Ih 635, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of B (68/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 149K vehicles daily on IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane.
IH 35 E carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 68/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1957 and is now 69 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 35 E carries an average daily traffic count of 148,569 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Whitlock Lane. 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 35 E is a 69-year-old bridge located 4.5 MI NW Of Ih 635 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 149K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, the structure spans 36.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (68/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35 E has a Condition Score of 68/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35 E was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35 E carries approximately 149K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 36.6 meters long and located on IH 35 E in 4.5 MI NW Of Ih 635, Dallas County, Texas.
No, IH 35 E is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 35 E is located 4.5 MI NW Of Ih 635 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane. Its coordinates are 32.968308, -96.919619. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35 E carries IH 35 E over Whitlock Lane. The bridge is 36.6 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 2014.
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.