US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Fitzhugh Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911392

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Fitzhugh Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Fitzhugh Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 80,460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,644 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesFitzhugh Ave
Location1.7 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79095, -96.75882
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,460 (2022)
Projected traffic112,644 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Fitzhugh Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Fitzhugh Ave 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 over Fitzhugh Ave carry?

About 80,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Fitzhugh Ave?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Fitzhugh Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.