US Bridges

IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Preston ST · Structure no. 180570000911312

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 19,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,980 by 2033. The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB Conn B
CrossesIH 45 Conn C & D
Location0.3 MI E of Preston ST
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77927, -96.78189
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,160 ft (353.6 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,270 (2013)
Projected traffic26,980 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D 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 IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D carry?

About 19,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D?

The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB Conn B over IH 45 Conn C & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.