US Bridges

IH30 WB over Sabine River

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE JCT US69&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913121

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,001 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
19,520
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 WB over Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH30 WB over Sabine River in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 years old, older 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 19,520 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,820 by 2033. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30 WB
CrossesSabine River
Location1.3 MI NE JCT US69&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13238, -96.07862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,001 ft (305.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,520 (2019)
Projected traffic22,820 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH30 WB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is IH30 WB over Sabine River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH30 WB over Sabine River carry?

About 19,520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH30 WB over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 WB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.