US Bridges

IH 30 over FM 740

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 1.47 MI W of SH 205 · Structure no. 181990000912387

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,077
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over FM 740 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over FM 740 in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 82,077 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,430 by 2037. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 122 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesFM 740
Location1.47 MI W of SH 205
RouteInterstate 30
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89719, -96.46986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,077 (2020)
Projected traffic116,430 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 over FM 740 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 over FM 740 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over FM 740 carry?

About 82,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over FM 740?

The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over FM 740?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.