US Bridges

IH 30 WB Conn B-A over Malcom X Blvd

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911360

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,054 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
19,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Conn B-A over Malcom X Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB Conn B-A over Malcom X Blvd 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 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB Conn B-A
CrossesMalcom X Blvd
Location0.1 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78022, -96.78011
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.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,054 ft (321.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,270 (2013)
Projected traffic26,980 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-A over Malcom X Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB Conn B-A over Malcom X Blvd 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-A over Malcom X Blvd carry?

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

How long is IH 30 WB Conn B-A over Malcom X Blvd?

The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB Conn B-A over Malcom X Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.