IH 30 WB over Postal Way
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Hampton RD · Structure no. 180570106804320
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81,936
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 30 WB over Postal Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Postal Way in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 81,936 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,986 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 30 WB over Postal Way built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 30 WB over Postal Way 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Postal Way carry?
About 81,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IH 30 WB over Postal Way?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns IH 30 WB over Postal Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.