US Bridges

IH20 Wbl over RM 2871

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200000816319

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 Wbl over RM 2871 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 Wbl over RM 2871 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 24,633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,690 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20 Wbl
CrossesRM 2871
Location1.7 MI W of IH 820
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69287, -97.49902
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,633 (2023)
Projected traffic19,690 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 IH20 Wbl over RM 2871 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20 Wbl over RM 2871 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 RM 2871 carry?

About 24,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20 Wbl over RM 2871?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 Wbl over RM 2871?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.