US Bridges

IH 820 SB over Spur 303

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 022200000813103

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,144
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 SB over Spur 303 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 SB over Spur 303 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 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 47,144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,500 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 820 SB
CrossesSpur 303
Location0.3 MI S of SH 180
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72953, -97.22528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,144 (2019)
Projected traffic66,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 820 SB over Spur 303 built?

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

What condition is IH 820 SB over Spur 303 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 IH 820 SB over Spur 303 carry?

About 47,144 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 SB over Spur 303?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 SB over Spur 303?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.