US Bridges

IH 30 WB over US 82

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190061006109

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,815
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over US 82 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,815 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,740 by 2033. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesUS 82
Location2.80 MI W of SH 8
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47094, -94.45698
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,815 (2019)
Projected traffic17,740 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB over US 82 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is IH 30 WB over US 82 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over US 82 carry?

About 15,815 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over US 82?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.