US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911248

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
81,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR 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 105,780 by 2033. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location3.2 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79176, -96.73199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,453 (2019)
Projected traffic105,780 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR carry?

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

How long is IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.