US Bridges

IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200106802353

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,904
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesUS 287 Conn
Location0.8 MI E of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74781, -97.30878
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,904 (2019)
Projected traffic86,560 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn 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 US 287 Conn carry?

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

How long is IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over US 287 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.