US Bridges

IH 30 WB over US 271

Fair

Titus County, Texas · Int IH 30 & US 271 · Structure no. 192250061003057

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,537
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over US 271 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over US 271 in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 19,537 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesUS 271
LocationInt IH 30 & US 271
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16971, -95.00006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,537 (2019)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over US 271 built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB over US 271 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over US 271 carry?

About 19,537 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over US 271?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over US 271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.