US Bridges

IH 30 Wbfr over Trinity Levee

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI S Commerce ST · Structure no. 180570106804530

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
902 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Wbfr over Trinity Levee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 Wbfr over Trinity Levee 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2046. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 Wbfr
CrossesTrinity Levee
Location0.3 MI S Commerce ST
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77073, -96.81795
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length902 ft (274.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2016)
Projected traffic6,900 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 Wbfr over Trinity Levee built?

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

What condition is IH 30 Wbfr 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 Wbfr over Trinity Levee carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Wbfr over Trinity Levee?

The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Wbfr over Trinity Levee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.