US Bridges

Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200000814442

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 32,696 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,005 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRufe Snow DR SB
CrossesIH 820
Location1.4 MI W of SH 26
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84053, -97.23892
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,696 (2024)
Projected traffic12,005 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820 carry?

About 32,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Rufe Snow DR SB over IH 820?

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