US Bridges

IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 4.2 MI SW of SH 199 · Structure no. 022200000815254

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,921
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 44,921 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,900 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesIH 820 SB
CrossesSilver Creek RD
Location4.2 MI SW of SH 199
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77435, -97.47508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 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 traffic42,900 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 SB over Silver Creek RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD 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 IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD carry?

About 44,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 820 SB over Silver Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.