US Bridges

UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911258

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30 is a concrete continuous slab carrying UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 265 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUPRR & Hotel ST
CrossesIH 30
Location1.35 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77055, -96.80271
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadRailroad
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width265 ft (80.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is UPRR & Hotel ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 265 ft wide.

Who owns UPRR & Hotel ST over IH 30?

It is owned by the Railroad.