US Bridges

IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH30 & IH 635 Interchange · Structure no. 180570000911518

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,878 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 2,878 ft (877.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH30WB to IH635SB
CrossesIH 635 & IH 30
LocationIH30 & IH 635 Interchange
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82327, -96.62956
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4 (+15 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,878 ft (877.2 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30?

The structure is 2,878 ft (877.2 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH30WB to IH635SB over IH 635 & IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.