US Bridges

IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 @ IH 35E · Structure no. 180570000911487

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,288 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,700 by 2046. The structure is 1,288 ft (392.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E Wb-Sb Conn
CrossesIH 30
LocationIH 30 @ IH 35E
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76948, -96.80354
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2023
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, precast panels
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,288 ft (392.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2016)
Projected traffic33,700 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30 carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30?

The structure is 1,288 ft (392.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Wb-Sb Conn over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.