US Bridges

I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 022200000814200

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,910 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 820 WB Coll RD
CrossesLp 496/BU 287P
Location1.2 MI W of FM 156
RouteState Highway 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83676, -97.36288
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,790 (2013)
Projected traffic10,910 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P carry?

About 7,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 820 WB Coll RD over Lp 496/BU 287P?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.