US Bridges

Normandale ST over IH 820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200000815219

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Normandale ST over IH 820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Normandale ST over IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2029. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNormandale ST
CrossesIH 820
Location0.35 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73327, -97.48135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2024)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normandale ST over IH 820 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normandale ST over IH 820 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Normandale ST over IH 820 carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Normandale ST over IH 820?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Normandale ST over IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.