US Bridges

Harwood ST over IH 30 EB

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911272

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,271
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harwood ST over IH 30 EB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harwood ST over IH 30 EB 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 4,271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,695 by 2036. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarwood ST
CrossesIH 30 EB
Location0.45 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77479, -96.7877
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,271 (2019)
Projected traffic16,695 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harwood ST over IH 30 EB built?

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

What condition is Harwood ST over IH 30 EB 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 2022.

How much traffic does Harwood ST over IH 30 EB carry?

About 4,271 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harwood ST over IH 30 EB?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Harwood ST over IH 30 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.