US Bridges

IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S Commerce ST · Structure no. 180570106804529

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,023 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2046. The structure is 1,023 ft (311.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 Ebfr
CrossesTrinity Levee
Location0.4 MI S Commerce ST
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76988, -96.81768
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,023 ft (311.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2016)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Ebfr over Trinity Levee built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee?

The structure is 1,023 ft (311.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Ebfr over Trinity Levee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.