US Bridges

IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of I-20 · Structure no. 022200000813336

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
993 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
16,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 16,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,740 by 2033. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.1 MI N of I-20
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66901, -97.31703
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,240 (2013)
Projected traffic22,740 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 16,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH20WBFR/IH35WNBFR over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.