US Bridges

Sun Valley DR over IH 820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200000813117

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun Valley DR over IH 820 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun Valley 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 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2031. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSun Valley DR
CrossesIH 820
Location0.80 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67905, -97.24053
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2019)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sun Valley DR over IH 820 built?

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

What condition is Sun Valley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sun Valley DR over IH 820 carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sun Valley DR over IH 820?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sun Valley DR over IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.