US Bridges

IH 30 over RR Spur

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570106804204

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over RR Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over RR Spur in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 132,333 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,930 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30
CrossesRR Spur
Location1.3 MI W of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76433, -96.93626
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,333 (2021)
Projected traffic149,930 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 30 over RR Spur built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 over RR Spur 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 IH 30 over RR Spur carry?

About 132,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over RR Spur?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.