US Bridges

IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C

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Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 & SH 161 I/C · Structure no. 180570106804513

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,998 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,916
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C 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 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 5,916 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,998 ft (609 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB Conn a
CrossesIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
LocationIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75694, -97.02972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,998 ft (609 m)
Longest span246 ft (75 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,916 (2023)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C carry?

About 5,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C?

The structure is 1,998 ft (609 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB Conn a over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.