US Bridges

IH20 Wbl over IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 022200000816321

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
527 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,126
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 Wbl over IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 Wbl over IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD 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 20,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2033. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 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
CrossesIH820 SB & SB Frtg RD
Location0.8 MI NW of US 377
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69464, -97.47251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,126 (2019)
Projected traffic25,440 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 IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD built?

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

What condition is IH20 Wbl over IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD 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 IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD carry?

About 20,126 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH20 Wbl over IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 Wbl over IH820 SB & SB Frtg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.