US Bridges

IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200000814540

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,684
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 66,684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 820 WB
CrossesMark IV Parkway
Location0.5 MI W of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83971, -97.32122
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,684 (2018)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 over Mark IV Parkway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway carry?

About 66,684 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.