US Bridges

IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH-35 & IH-20 · Structure no. 022200000813422

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,490 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
82,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 82,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,570 by 2033. The structure is 2,490 ft (759 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH20EBML IH35WNBML
CrossesIH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb
LocationIH-35 & IH-20
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66685, -97.3199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,490 ft (759 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,550 (2013)
Projected traffic115,570 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb 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 IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb carry?

About 82,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb?

The structure is 2,490 ft (759 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH20EBML IH35WNBML over IH35W IH20 Sycamore Trb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.