US Bridges

IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 190190061007039

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,703
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 29,703 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,890 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesKCS RR & N Park ST
Location0.40 MI W of US 59
RouteInterstate 30
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47028, -94.05037
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,703 (2019)
Projected traffic47,890 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST carry?

About 29,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over KCS RR & N Park ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.