US Bridges

Ervay ST over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911265

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,643
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ervay ST over IH 30 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ervay ST over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,925 by 2036. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesErvay ST
CrossesIH 30
Location0.7 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77428, -96.79296
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,643 (2019)
Projected traffic16,925 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$54,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ervay ST over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ervay ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ervay ST over IH 30 carry?

About 3,643 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ervay ST over IH 30?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ervay ST over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.