US Bridges

ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911268

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,747
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR is a concrete frame carrying ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR 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 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 7,747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,346 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Paul & Griffin
CrossesIH 30 EB FR
Location0.7 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77393, -96.79111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,747 (2019)
Projected traffic14,346 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR built?

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

What condition is ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR 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 ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR carry?

About 7,747 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns ST Paul & Griffin over IH 30 EB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.