US Bridges

Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911262

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
621 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30 is a concrete continuous other carrying Cesar Chavez SB 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 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,160 by 2036. The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCesar Chavez SB
CrossesIH 30
Location0.4 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77599, -96.78706
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length621 ft (189.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2016)
Projected traffic31,160 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30 built?

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

What condition is Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30 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 Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30 carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30?

The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cesar Chavez SB over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.