US Bridges

IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 022200000814206

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
790 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,686
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD 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 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 62,686 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,300 by 2033. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 WB
CrossesBNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD
Location1.0 MI W of FM 156
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83831, -97.35884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length790 ft (240.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,686 (2019)
Projected traffic64,300 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD built?

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

What condition is IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD carry?

About 62,686 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD?

The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB over BNSF & UP Rr/Ftg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.