US Bridges

Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Westcreek Dr. · Structure no. 022200000812393

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml 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 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 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,600 by 2029. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrail Lake Drive
CrossesIH 20 Ml
Location0.5 MI W of Westcreek Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67274, -97.37542
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2024)
Projected traffic20,600 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml built?

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

What condition is Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Trail Lake Drive over IH 20 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.