US Bridges

IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 022200000813111

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib is a concrete culvert carrying IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib 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 84,546 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,420 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 820
CrossesLake Arlington Trib
Location2.3 MI S of SH 180
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70265, -97.23449
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,546 (2023)
Projected traffic119,420 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib built?

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

What condition is IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib 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 over Lake Arlington Trib carry?

About 84,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 820 over Lake Arlington Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.