US Bridges

IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200000813417

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,514 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,741 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,497 by 2042. The structure is 2,514 ft (766.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 Ramp a
CrossesIH 820/ SH 26
Location0.1 MI N of IH 820
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83596, -97.21414
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,514 ft (766.3 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,741 (2023)
Projected traffic9,497 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26 carry?

About 23,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26?

The structure is 2,514 ft (766.3 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Ramp a over IH 820/ SH 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.