US Bridges

IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Montgomery ST · Structure no. 022200106801164

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 (ramp R)
CrossesUniversity Drive
Location0.6 MI E of Montgomery ST
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73296, -97.36299
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2017)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 (ramp R) over University Drive built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 (ramp R) over University Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.