US Bridges

IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of FM 1220 · Structure no. 022200000814231

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,301 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,070 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 820 Wbfr
CrossesSH 199
Location0.45 MI SW of FM 1220
RouteState Highway 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80915, -97.4188
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,301 (2019)
Projected traffic13,070 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199 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 Wbfr over SH 199 carry?

About 15,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 Wbfr over SH 199?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.