US Bridges

IH20WBML/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 20 WB to IH 35W NB · Structure no. 022200000813428

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,216 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
29,481
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20WBML/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20WBML/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR 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 29,481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,740 by 2033. The structure is 1,216 ft (370.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH20WBML/IH35WNBML
CrossesIH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR
LocationIH 20 WB to IH 35W NB
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66867, -97.31838
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,216 ft (370.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,481 (2019)
Projected traffic22,740 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR built?

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

What condition is IH20WBML/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR 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/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR carry?

About 29,481 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20WBML/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR?

The structure is 1,216 ft (370.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH20WBML/IH35WNBML over IH35W Nbfr & Sycamore CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.