US Bridges

IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of SH 199 · Structure no. 022200000814260

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,686
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail 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 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 53,686 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,060 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 WB
CrossesNavajo Trail
Location1.5 MI SW of SH 199
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79827, -97.44078
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,686 (2023)
Projected traffic55,060 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail 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 Navajo Trail carry?

About 53,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB over Navajo Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.