US Bridges

IH 30 Ebfr over SH 161

Good

Dallas County, Texas · At SH 161 & IH 30 Int · Structure no. 180570106804516

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,678
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH 30 Ebfr over SH 161 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 Ebfr over SH 161 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 16,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,349 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 Ebfr
CrossesSH 161
LocationAt SH 161 & IH 30 Int
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75906, -97.02914
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 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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,678 (2020)
Projected traffic23,349 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ebfr over SH 161 built?

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

What condition is IH 30 Ebfr over SH 161 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 Ebfr over SH 161 carry?

About 16,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ebfr over SH 161?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Ebfr over SH 161?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.