US Bridges

IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 4.2 MI SW of US 199 · Structure no. 022200000815255

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
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

IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,900 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH820 NB
CrossesSilver Creek Road
Location4.2 MI SW of US 199
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77436, -97.47474
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.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road built?

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

What condition is IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road 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 IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road carry?

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

How long is IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road?

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 IH820 NB over Silver Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.