US Bridges

IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.37MI W of I-35W · Structure no. 022200000812432

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
34,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 34,308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB on Ramp
CrossesIH 20 EB Off Ramp
Location0.37MI W of I-35W
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66479, -97.32886
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,308 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp 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 IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 34,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB on Ramp over IH 20 EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.