US Bridges

IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR

Good

Titus County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 192250061003048

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,804
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,804 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,420 by 2033. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesFM 899 & Blackland RR
Location0.70 MI W of US 67
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15912, -95.03355
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,804 (2019)
Projected traffic17,420 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 FM 899 & Blackland RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR carry?

About 18,804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over FM 899 & Blackland RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.