US Bridges

SH 180 WB over IH 820

Poor

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SP 303 · Structure no. 022200000813100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 WB over IH 820 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 180 WB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH 180 WB
CrossesIH 820
Location0.35 MI N of SP 303
RouteState Highway 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73479, -97.22473
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,215 (2024)
Projected traffic11,360 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 WB over IH 820 built?

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

What condition is SH 180 WB over IH 820 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 WB over IH 820 carry?

About 18,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 WB over IH 820?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 WB over IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.