US Bridges

Meadowbrook DR over IH 820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of SH 180 · Structure no. 022200000813097

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook DR over IH 820 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowbrook DR over IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 13,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,160 by 2029. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook DR
CrossesIH 820
Location0.80 MI N of SH 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74606, -97.22222
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,388 (2024)
Projected traffic17,160 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook DR over IH 820 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook DR over IH 820 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook DR over IH 820 carry?

About 13,388 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Meadowbrook DR over IH 820?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook DR over IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.