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Dallas County, TX · Structure #180570237402118

IH 635 ML

IH 635 ML in 0.53 MI N Of US 80, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 210K vehicles daily on IH 635 ML over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
210K
Daily Traffic
1971
Year Built
11.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 635 ML
Crosses Over
Drainage Ditch
State
Texas
County
Dallas County
Location
0.53 MI N Of US 80
Year Built
1971
Age
55 years
Daily Traffic
209,787
Lanes
10
Length
11.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
180570237402118

About This Bridge

IH 635 ML is a 55-year-old bridge located 0.53 MI N Of US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 635 ML over Drainage Ditch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 210K vehicles per day. Built in 1971, the structure spans 11.3 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.

Location Map

0.53 MI N Of US 80, Dallas County, Texas

32.800222, -96.626261

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 635 ML 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 635 ML was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 635 ML carries approximately 210K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 11.3 meters long and located on IH 635 ML in 0.53 MI N Of US 80, Dallas County, Texas.

Yes, IH 635 ML 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 635 ML is located 0.53 MI N Of US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 635 ML over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 32.800222, -96.626261. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 635 ML carries IH 635 ML over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 11.3 meters long and was built in 1971.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.