US Bridges

IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 022200000813105

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

About this bridge

IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave 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 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 820 SB
CrossesRamey Ave
Location1.1 MI S of SH 180
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72046, -97.22537
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.
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,144 (2019)
Projected traffic66,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave 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 Ramey Ave carry?

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

How long is IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 SB over Ramey Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.