US Bridges

Bass Pro DR over IH 30

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.7 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911211

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Pro DR over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bass Pro DR over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,998 by 2036. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBass Pro DR
CrossesIH 30
Location5.7 MI NE of IH 635
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86448, -96.54354
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2019)
Projected traffic8,998 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Pro DR over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Bass Pro DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bass Pro DR over IH 30 carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bass Pro DR over IH 30?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Pro DR over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.