US Bridges

IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 30/IH 35W Interchange · Structure no. 022200106801445

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 76,264 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,769 by 2042. The structure is 3,304 ft (1,007.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesIH 35W/LANCASTER/RR
LocationIH 30/IH 35W Interchange
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74653, -97.32011
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,304 ft (1,007.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,264 (2022)
Projected traffic106,769 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR 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 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR carry?

About 76,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR?

The structure is 3,304 ft (1,007.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over IH 35W/LANCASTER/RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.