US Bridges

Sandy Lane over IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200106802036

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,978
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Lane over IH 30 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sandy Lane over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Lane
CrossesIH 30
Location0.90 MI E of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7597, -97.19756
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2019)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Lane over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Lane over IH 30 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Lane over IH 30 carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Lane over IH 30?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Lane over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.