US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911363

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,520 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,461
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,645 by 2040. The structure is 5,520 ft (1,682.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Blvd.
CrossesIH 30 & Trinity River
Location1.7 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 179
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76361, -96.81172
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+60 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,520 ft (1,682.5 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,461 (2014)
Projected traffic14,645 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River carry?

About 10,461 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River?

The structure is 5,520 ft (1,682.5 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd. over IH 30 & Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.