US Bridges

I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 022200000816327

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,914 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2031. The structure is 1,914 ft (583.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI20 Connection L
CrossesIH 20 and IH 820
Location0.8 MI NW of US 377
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69365, -97.47049
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,914 ft (583.4 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2011)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820 built?

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

What condition is I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820 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 I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820 carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820?

The structure is 1,914 ft (583.4 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I20 Connection L over IH 20 and IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.