IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron
FairTarrant County, Texas · 1.8 MI NE of Silver Ck RD · Structure no. 022200000814258
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,273 ft
- 32 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,016
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 54,016 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,930 by 2033. The structure is 3,273 ft (997.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron 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 Lake Worth Cahoba Heron carry?
About 54,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron?
The structure is 3,273 ft (997.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns IH 820 WB over Lake Worth Cahoba Heron?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.