US Bridges

Zion RD over IH 30

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.4 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911438

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,779
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion RD over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zion RD over IH 30 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 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 7,779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2036. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesZion RD
CrossesIH 30
Location4.4 MI NE of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85302, -96.56213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,779 (2019)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Zion RD over IH 30 built?

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

What condition is Zion RD over IH 30 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 Zion RD over IH 30 carry?

About 7,779 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zion RD over IH 30?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Zion RD over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.