US Bridges

University Ave over IH 30

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 190190061007206

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,789
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Ave over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,789 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,789 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesIH 30
Location0.60 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45185, -94.10902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,789 (2013)
Projected traffic5,789 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Ave over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Ave over IH 30 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does University Ave over IH 30 carry?

About 5,789 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is University Ave over IH 30?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.