US Bridges

IH 30 EB over SH 205

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 1.47 MI E of FM 740 · Structure no. 181990000912052

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over SH 205 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over SH 205 in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 63,036 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,035 by 2037. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesSH 205
Location1.47 MI E of FM 740
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9091, -96.44994
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,036 (2023)
Projected traffic53,035 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 30 EB over SH 205 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over SH 205 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over SH 205 carry?

About 63,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over SH 205?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over SH 205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.