US Bridges

Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. E. of IH-20 · Structure no. 021840106805514

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,700 by 2034. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalsh Ranch SB
CrossesIH-30
Location0.5 Mi. E. of IH-20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72138, -97.55772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2014)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30 carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Walsh Ranch SB over IH-30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.