US Bridges

IH 30 WB over FM 3549

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of FM 3549 · Structure no. 181990000912483

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over FM 3549 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over FM 3549 in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,545 by 2035. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesFM 3549
Location2.4 MI W of FM 3549
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91984, -96.41795
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2015)
Projected traffic9,545 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 WB over FM 3549 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over FM 3549 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over FM 3549 carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over FM 3549?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over FM 3549?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.