US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911254

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 82,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,570 by 2033. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesFitzhugh Ave
Location1.7 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79076, -96.75856
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.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,550 (2013)
Projected traffic115,570 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave 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 EB over Fitzhugh Ave carry?

About 82,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Fitzhugh Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.