US Bridges

IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Hulen St. · Structure no. 022200000816251

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,827
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 43,827 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,240 by 2033. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesSH 183 EB
Location0.4 MI W of Hulen St.
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68299, -97.40013
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,827 (2019)
Projected traffic43,240 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB 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 IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB carry?

About 43,827 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over SH 183 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.