US Bridges

IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .5 MI E of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200000813419

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
426 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB 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 12,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,690 by 2033. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 Ramp H
CrossesSH 121 EB
Location.5 MI E of SH 26
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8317, -97.20742
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,630 (2013)
Projected traffic17,690 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 H over SH 121 EB built?

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

What condition is IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB carry?

About 12,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Ramp H over SH 121 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.