US Bridges

Jim Miller RD over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570000911201

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,421
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Miller RD over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Miller RD over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,608 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Miller RD
CrossesIH 30
Location1.0 MI W of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 167
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79425, -96.70003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,421 (2019)
Projected traffic15,608 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Miller RD over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Miller RD over IH 30 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Miller RD over IH 30 carry?

About 10,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jim Miller RD over IH 30?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Miller RD over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.