US Bridges

IH 30 EB over FM 2148

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 989 · Structure no. 190190061007094

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,304
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over FM 2148 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over FM 2148 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20,304 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2033. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesFM 2148
Location1.40 MI W of FM 989
RouteInterstate 30
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45686, -94.15557
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,304 (2023)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over FM 2148 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over FM 2148 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over FM 2148 carry?

About 20,304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over FM 2148?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over FM 2148?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.