US Bridges

IH 30 EB over FM 35

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.62 MI NE of FM 548 · Structure no. 181990000912127

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over FM 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over FM 35 in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 38,318 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,267 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesFM 35
Location0.62 MI NE of FM 548
RouteInterstate 30
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97307, -96.3224
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,318 (2023)
Projected traffic52,267 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over FM 35 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 30 EB over FM 35 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over FM 35 carry?

About 38,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over FM 35?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over FM 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.