US Bridges

IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200000813133

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,524
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD 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 46,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,280 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 820 NB
CrossesTre/Ftg RD
Location3.0 MI N of IH 30
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8047, -97.21136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,524 (2019)
Projected traffic70,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 NB over Tre/Ftg RD built?

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

What condition is IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD carry?

About 46,524 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 NB over Tre/Ftg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.