US Bridges

IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH-20 & IH-35 · Structure no. 022200000813424

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,685 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck 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 16,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,740 by 2033. The structure is 3,685 ft (1,123.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH20WBML/IH35WSBML
CrossesIH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck
LocationIH-20 & IH-35
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66634, -97.32165
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,685 ft (1,123.2 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,240 (2013)
Projected traffic22,740 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck built?

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

What condition is IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck 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 IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck carry?

About 16,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck?

The structure is 3,685 ft (1,123.2 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH20WBML/IH35WSBML over IH35W; IH20; Sycamore Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.