US Bridges

IH 30 Wbfr over Beckley Ave/Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S Commerce · Structure no. 180570106804537

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
680 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,654
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Wbfr over Beckley Ave/Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 Wbfr over Beckley Ave/Drain 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 11,654 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,481 by 2041. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 Wbfr
CrossesBeckley Ave/Drain
Location0.4 MI S Commerce
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76959, -96.82275
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,654 (2021)
Projected traffic17,481 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Beckley Ave/Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 30 Wbfr over Beckley Ave/Drain 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 Beckley Ave/Drain carry?

About 11,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Wbfr over Beckley Ave/Drain?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Wbfr over Beckley Ave/Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.