US Bridges

IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Mccart ST · Structure no. 022200000812368

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
376 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,402
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 80,402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,360 by 2033. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of Mccart ST
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66745, -97.3525
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,402 (2019)
Projected traffic94,360 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 80,402 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.