US Bridges

IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 Mi. S. of Pipeline · Structure no. 022200000813532

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
506 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesIH 820 Sbta
CrossesIH 820 & SH 121
Location1.0 Mi. S. of Pipeline
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80884, -97.20986
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Sbta over IH 820 & SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.