US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570000911388

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 81,453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,780 by 2033. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesFerguson Rd.
Location2.4 MI W of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79478, -96.7225
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,453 (2019)
Projected traffic105,780 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Ferguson Rd. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd. carry?

About 81,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd.?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Ferguson Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.