US Bridges

IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of Cherry Lane · Structure no. 022200106801127

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108,214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 108,214 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,190 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesLas Vegas Trail
Location0.9 MI W of Cherry Lane
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73819, -97.46692
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,214 (2023)
Projected traffic139,190 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over Las Vegas Trail built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail carry?

About 108,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Las Vegas Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.