US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Bobtown RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.9 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911415

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,742
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Bobtown RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Bobtown RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 79,742 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,820 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesBobtown RD
Location3.9 MI NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85053, -96.56992
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,742 (2019)
Projected traffic95,820 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 over Bobtown RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Bobtown RD 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 Bobtown RD carry?

About 79,742 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Bobtown RD?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Bobtown RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.