US Bridges

IH 820 WB over SH 199

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of FM 1220 · Structure no. 022200000814232

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 WB over SH 199 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB 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 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 39,330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,060 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 WB
CrossesSH 199
Location0.45 MI SW of FM 1220
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80899, -97.41861
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,330 (2013)
Projected traffic55,060 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SH 199 built?

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

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

About 39,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB 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 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB over SH 199?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.