US Bridges

IH 30 EB over SH 98

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · Int IH 30 & SH 98 · Structure no. 190190061006162

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,673
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over SH 98 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over SH 98 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,673 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,980 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesSH 98
LocationInt IH 30 & SH 98
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46475, -94.47037
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,673 (2019)
Projected traffic16,980 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over SH 98 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over SH 98 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 EB over SH 98 carry?

About 16,673 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over SH 98?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over SH 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.