US Bridges

IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Bryant Irvin · Structure no. 022200000816245

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,550 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20 FR Turnaround
CrossesIH 20
Location0.4 MI W of Bryant Irvin
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68372, -97.42159
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2013)
Projected traffic13,550 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 FR Turnaround over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.