US Bridges

IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Bryant Irvin · Structure no. 022200000816383

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,822
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River 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 74,822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,480 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Ml
CrossesTrib of Trinity River
Location0.2 MI E of Bryant Irvin
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68345, -97.41079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,822 (2020)
Projected traffic86,480 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River 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 IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River carry?

About 74,822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 Ml over Trib of Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.