US Bridges

SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 & SH 161 I/C · Structure no. 180570106804517

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,073
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D 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 4,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,702 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 Sbfr
CrossesIH 30 EB Conn D
LocationIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75879, -97.03005
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 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,073 (2020)
Projected traffic5,702 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D built?

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

What condition is SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D 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 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D carry?

About 4,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over IH 30 EB Conn D?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.