US Bridges

Ft Worth Ave over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Hampton RD · Structure no. 180570106804314

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Worth Ave over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft Worth Ave over IH 30 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 13,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2031. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFt Worth Ave
CrossesIH 30
Location0.35 MI E of Hampton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76443, -96.85113
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,457 (2022)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Worth Ave over IH 30 built?

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

What condition is Ft Worth Ave 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 Ft Worth Ave over IH 30 carry?

About 13,457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ft Worth Ave over IH 30?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Worth Ave over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.