US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Broadway Blvd.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.2 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911418

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,742
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Broadway Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Broadway Blvd. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 102,970 by 2033. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesBroadway Blvd.
Location2.2 MI NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84021, -96.59556
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.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 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 traffic102,970 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 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 Broadway Blvd. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Broadway Blvd. 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 Broadway Blvd. carry?

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

How long is IH 30 WB over Broadway Blvd.?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Broadway Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.