US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Lindsley Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911393

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Lindsley Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Lindsley 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 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 82,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,570 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesLindsley Ave
Location1.7 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79102, -96.75764
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,550 (2013)
Projected traffic115,570 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB over Lindsley Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB over Lindsley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Lindsley Ave carry?

About 82,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Lindsley Ave?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Lindsley Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.