US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570106804321

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,647
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,647 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,293 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesSylvan Ave
Location1.5 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76755, -96.8352
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,647 (2020)
Projected traffic108,293 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Sylvan Ave built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave carry?

About 54,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Sylvan Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.