US Bridges

IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911406

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,694
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,980 by 2033. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB Ramp a
CrossesSecond Ave
Location0.65 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78126, -96.77177
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,694 (2023)
Projected traffic26,980 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave carry?

About 13,694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB Ramp a over Second Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.