US Bridges

SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.03 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570106804022

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,510
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,510 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,910 by 2030. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Sbfr
CrossesIH 30
Location2.03 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75987, -97.03003
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,510 (2010)
Projected traffic11,910 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Sbfr 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 SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 carry?

About 8,510 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.