US Bridges

Loop 12 Connector over IH 30

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570106804001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
745 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 12 Connector over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 12 Connector over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,000 by 2031. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLoop 12 Connector
CrossesIH 30
Location0.3 MI E of Loop 12
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76539, -96.91016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length745 ft (227.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2011)
Projected traffic91,000 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Loop 12 Connector over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 12 Connector 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 12 Connector over IH 30 carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loop 12 Connector over IH 30?

The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 12 Connector over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.