US Bridges

IH 30 over Belt Line RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of NW 19th ST · Structure no. 180570106804206

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Belt Line RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over Belt Line RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 98,848 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,800 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesBelt Line RD
Location2.0 MI E of NW 19th ST
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75862, -96.99496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,848 (2020)
Projected traffic212,800 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Belt Line RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 over Belt Line RD 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 30 over Belt Line RD carry?

About 98,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Belt Line RD?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Belt Line RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.