US Bridges

IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · I35 & I20 Interchange · Structure no. 022200000813430

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,263 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
82,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek 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 1,263 ft (385 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Wbml
CrossesIH 35W & Sycamore Creek
LocationI35 & I20 Interchange
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66709, -97.32055
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,263 ft (385 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,550 (2013)
Projected traffic115,570 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek 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 IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 1,263 ft (385 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbml over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.