US Bridges

US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570000911367

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
701 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,165
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2028. The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB Ramp C-1
CrossesIH 30
Location0.5 MI E of Loop 12
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79983, -96.67476
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length701 ft (213.7 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,165 (2019)
Projected traffic8,890 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30 carry?

About 12,165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30?

The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB Ramp C-1 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.