US Bridges

IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78)

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911243

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78) in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 81,453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,570 by 2033. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesE Grand Ave (sh 78)
Location2.2 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79136, -96.74994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,453 (2019)
Projected traffic115,570 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78) carry?

About 81,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78)?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over E Grand Ave (sh 78)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.