US Bridges

DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW Houston ST · Structure no. 180570106804538

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,412 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 1,412 ft (430.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDC 11 to IH30 WB
CrossesRiverfront Blvd/Ramp 37
Location0.3 MI NW Houston ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77206, -96.81223
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,412 ft (430.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37 built?

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

What condition is DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37 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 DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37 carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37?

The structure is 1,412 ft (430.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns DC 11 to IH30 WB over Riverfront Blvd/Ramp 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.