US Bridges

SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 & SH 161 I/C · Structure no. 180570106804514

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,678 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,819
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,819 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 3,678 ft (1,121.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 SB Conn E
CrossesIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
LocationIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76586, -97.02942
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+23 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,678 ft (1,121.1 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,819 (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 toll 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 SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 SB Conn E 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 SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C carry?

About 5,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C?

The structure is 3,678 ft (1,121.1 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 SB Conn E over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.