US Bridges

Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200000815226

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp Q SB W of 820
CrossesRamp R
Location1.7 MI N of IH 30
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76376, -97.47775
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,119 (2024)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R 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 Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Q SB W of 820 over Ramp R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.