US Bridges

IH 30 over NW 7th ST

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI West of Belt Line · Structure no. 180570106804299

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over NW 7th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over NW 7th ST 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,020 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesNW 7th ST
Location1.0 MI West of Belt Line
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75948, -97.01232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,848 (2020)
Projected traffic152,020 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NW 7th ST built?

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

What condition is IH 30 over NW 7th ST 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 NW 7th ST carry?

About 98,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over NW 7th ST?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over NW 7th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.