FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH 35E SB

Carrying IH 35E SB over Abandoned RR ROW

0.4 Mi. N of SP 366, Dallas, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IH 35E SB

The IH 35E SB bridge in Dallas, Texas carries IH 35E SB over Abandoned RR ROW. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.2 meters (204 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 121,781 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IH 35E SB compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
3,231
Bridges in Dallas · 18 in Poor condition
IH 35E SB 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
62.2 m (204 ft)
Deck Width
28.5 m (94 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
121,781 vehicles/day
Structure Number
180570019603266

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 35E SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IH 35E SB against other structures in Dallas and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IH 35E SB?

IH 35E SB in Dallas, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH 35E SB inspected?

IH 35E SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 121,781 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 35E SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IH 35E SB?

IH 35E SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IH 35E SB?

IH 35E SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IH 35E SB and does age affect safety?

IH 35E SB was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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