US Bridges

US 69 over IH30

Good

Hunt County, Texas · JCT US69 and IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913317

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over IH30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over IH30 in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 26,020 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,850 by 2033. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesIH30
LocationJCT US69 and IH30
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11593, -96.09969
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,020 (2013)
Projected traffic36,850 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over IH30 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over IH30 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 US 69 over IH30 carry?

About 26,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over IH30?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over IH30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.