US Bridges

IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard

Poor

Dallas County, Texas · 6.2 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911383

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,610 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
141,993
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 141,993 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 283,986 by 2040. The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesLake Ray Hubbard
Location6.2 MI NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8689, -96.53538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,610 ft (490.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,993 (2020)
Projected traffic283,986 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard carry?

About 141,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard?

The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Lake Ray Hubbard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.