US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Riverside DR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200106802060

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,904
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Riverside DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Riverside DR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 51,904 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,560 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesRiverside DR
Location0.35 MI E of US 287
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74839, -97.30325
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,904 (2019)
Projected traffic86,560 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over Riverside DR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 30 EB over Riverside DR 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 IH 30 EB over Riverside DR carry?

About 51,904 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Riverside DR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Riverside DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.