US Bridges

IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Bryant Irvin · Structure no. 022200000816243

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,452
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 55,452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,660 by 2033. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20 Wbl
CrossesClear Fork Trinity R
Location0.6 MI W of Bryant Irvin
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68382, -97.42572
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,452 (2023)
Projected traffic53,660 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R carry?

About 55,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 Wbl over Clear Fork Trinity R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.