US Bridges

IH-820 WB Lanes over North Beach Street

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200000814495

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,714
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-820 WB Lanes over North Beach Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-820 WB Lanes over North Beach Street in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 58,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,200 by 2030. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH-820 WB Lanes
CrossesNorth Beach Street
Location1.3 MI E of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83976, -97.29059
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,714 (2019)
Projected traffic67,200 by 2030
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 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 WB Lanes over North Beach Street built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-820 WB Lanes over North Beach Street 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 Lanes over North Beach Street carry?

About 58,714 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH-820 WB Lanes over North Beach Street?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH-820 WB Lanes over North Beach Street?

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