US Bridges

IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH20 W to SH121 S @ Inter · Structure no. 022200000816481

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,735 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,905
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2033. The structure is 2,735 ft (833.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH20WB to SH121 SB
CrossesIH 20 SH 183 & SH 121
LocationIH20 W to SH121 S @ Inter
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68208, -97.40649
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,735 ft (833.6 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,905 (2013)
Projected traffic4,005 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121 carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121?

The structure is 2,735 ft (833.6 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH20WB to SH121 SB over IH 20 SH 183 & SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.