US Bridges

IH 820 NB over Clifford Street

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.95 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200000815227

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,921
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 NB over Clifford Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 NB over Clifford Street 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 44,921 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,930 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesIH 820 NB
CrossesClifford Street
Location1.95 MI N of IH 30
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76615, -97.47656
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.
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 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 length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,921 (2023)
Projected traffic62,930 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 IH 820 NB over Clifford Street built?

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

What condition is IH 820 NB over Clifford Street 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 IH 820 NB over Clifford Street carry?

About 44,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 NB over Clifford Street?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 NB over Clifford Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.