US Bridges

SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH30 & IH35 W Interchange · Structure no. 022200106801450

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,902 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2029. The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Connector
CrossesIH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST
LocationIH30 & IH35 W Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7472, -97.31881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,902 ft (884.5 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2009)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST 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 SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST?

The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SE Connector over IH 30 & IH 35W/LUELLA ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.