US Bridges

IH 820 Ramp B over SH 26

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200000813418

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
998 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Ramp B over SH 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Ramp B over 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 29,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148,880 by 2036. The structure is 998 ft (304.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 820 Ramp B
CrossesSH 26
Location0.1 MI N of IH 820
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83353, -97.21306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length998 ft (304.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,690 (2016)
Projected traffic148,880 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 Ramp B over SH 26 built?

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

What condition is IH 820 Ramp B over 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 B over SH 26 carry?

About 29,690 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is IH 820 Ramp B over SH 26?

The structure is 998 ft (304.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Ramp B over SH 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.