US Bridges

IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of Western Ctr · Structure no. 022200000814549

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
428 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesIH820E to 35NB Exp
CrossesOpen Ground
Location1.3 MI S of Western Ctr
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83973, -97.31324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground built?

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

What condition is IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground 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 IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH820E to 35NB Exp over Open Ground?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.