US Bridges

IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of South Drive · Structure no. 022200000812385

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
163,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 163,588 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,730 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Ml
CrossesHulen Street
Location0.4 MI W of South Drive
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6809, -97.39305
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,588 (2023)
Projected traffic188,730 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street 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 Ml over Hulen Street carry?

About 163,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ml over Hulen Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.