IH 30 ML & FR
IH 30 ML & FR in 2.8 MI NE Of Ih 635, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1949, the bridge carries 142K vehicles daily on IH 30 ML & FR over Meyers Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 30 ML & FR carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1949 and is now 77 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 30 ML & FR carries an average daily traffic count of 141,993 vehicles, with 14 lane(s) crossing Meyers Branch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 30 ML & FR is a 77-year-old bridge located 2.8 MI NE Of Ih 635 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 30 ML & FR over Meyers Branch with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 142K vehicles per day. Built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, the structure spans 11.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 30 ML & FR has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 30 ML & FR was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 77 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 30 ML & FR carries approximately 142K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 11.6 meters long and located on IH 30 ML & FR in 2.8 MI NE Of Ih 635, Dallas County, Texas.
Yes, IH 30 ML & FR is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 30 ML & FR is located 2.8 MI NE Of Ih 635 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 30 ML & FR over Meyers Branch. Its coordinates are 32.843794, -96.586367. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 30 ML & FR carries IH 30 ML & FR over Meyers Branch. The bridge is 11.6 meters long and was built in 1949, with reconstruction in 1986.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.