US Bridges

Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911394

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,403
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,925 by 2036. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin ST West
CrossesIH 30 Ebml & FR
Location0.75 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77348, -96.79341
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,403 (2016)
Projected traffic16,925 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR 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 Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR carry?

About 9,403 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin ST West over IH 30 Ebml & FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.