US Bridges

IH 30 over SH 161

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.97 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570106804303

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over SH 161 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over SH 161 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,110 by 2030. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesSH 161
Location1.97 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75953, -97.02917
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.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,848 (2020)
Projected traffic138,110 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
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 SH 161 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 98,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over SH 161?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.