US Bridges

IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.15 MI South of SH 121 · Structure no. 022200000813538

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 47,684 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,757 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesIH 820 Sbgp
CrossesOpen Ground Utility
Location1.15 MI South of SH 121
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78835, -97.21254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,684 (2022)
Projected traffic66,757 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility carry?

About 47,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Sbgp over Open Ground Utility?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.