US Bridges

IH30 EB over Sabine River

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE JCT US69&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913122

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,001 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
25,037
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 EB over Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH30 EB 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 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 25,037 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30 EB
CrossesSabine River
Location1.3 MI NE JCT US69&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13224, -96.07846
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,037 (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 EB 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 EB over Sabine River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH30 EB over Sabine River carry?

About 25,037 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH30 EB 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 EB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.