US Bridges

IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Commerce ST · Structure no. 180570106804526

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130,926
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130,926 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,730 by 2035. The structure is 4,269 ft (1,301.2 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 Wbml
CrossesTrinity River/Ih 35E
Location0.4 MI S of Commerce ST
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77073, -96.81796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+30 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,269 ft (1,301.2 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,926 (2016)
Projected traffic190,730 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E carry?

About 130,926 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E?

The structure is 4,269 ft (1,301.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Wbml over Trinity River/Ih 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.