US Bridges

IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 35 and IH 30 · Structure no. 022200106801447

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,075 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96,830
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR 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 96,830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,560 by 2029. The structure is 3,075 ft (937.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 En Connector
CrossesIH 35W - UPRR
LocationIH 35 and IH 30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7449, -97.32253
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,075 ft (937.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,830 (2009)
Projected traffic135,560 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR built?

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

What condition is IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR 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 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR carry?

About 96,830 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR?

The structure is 3,075 ft (937.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 En Connector over IH 35W - UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.