US Bridges

Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 & SH 161 I/C · Structure no. 180570296401511

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,200 by 2036. The structure is 2,212 ft (674.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt NB Conn G
CrossesIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
LocationIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75671, -97.02861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,212 ft (674.2 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic21,200 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C?

The structure is 2,212 ft (674.2 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt NB Conn G over IH 30 & SH 161 I/C?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.