US Bridges

IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911410

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,954 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 175,684 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 245,958 by 2042. The structure is 3,954 ft (1,205.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesSH 352 Exposition Etc
Location0.3 MI E of IH 45
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78301, -96.76931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+66 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,954 ft (1,205.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,684 (2022)
Projected traffic245,958 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc 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 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc carry?

About 175,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc?

The structure is 3,954 ft (1,205.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over SH 352 Exposition Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.