US Bridges

IH 820 Ramp K over SH 121

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Pipeline RD · Structure no. 022200000813420

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,446 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Ramp K over SH 121 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Ramp K over SH 121 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 3,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,259 by 2042. The structure is 1,446 ft (440.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 820 Ramp K
CrossesSH 121
Location0.1 MI N of Pipeline RD
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82939, -97.20491
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,446 ft (440.7 m)
Longest span249 ft (75.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,259 (2022)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 K over SH 121 built?

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

What condition is IH 820 Ramp K over SH 121 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 K over SH 121 carry?

About 3,259 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 820 Ramp K over SH 121?

The structure is 1,446 ft (440.7 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Ramp K over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.