US Bridges

IH 820 over SH 26

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of FM 1938 · Structure no. 022200000814398

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,995
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 over SH 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 over SH 26 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 105,995 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,880 by 2036. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820
CrossesSH 26
Location0.1 MI SW of FM 1938
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83307, -97.21617
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,995 (2020)
Projected traffic148,880 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 byLocal Toll Authority
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 over SH 26 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 over SH 26 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does IH 820 over SH 26 carry?

About 105,995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 over SH 26?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 over SH 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.