US Bridges

IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 022200000814241

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,005
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR 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 51,005 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,560 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 WB
CrossesCement Plant RR
Location0.60 MI W of US 287 Bus
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83309, -97.37173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,005 (2023)
Projected traffic54,560 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR built?

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

What condition is IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR 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 Cement Plant RR carry?

About 51,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB over Cement Plant RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.