US Bridges

IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 Mile North of US 80 · Structure no. 022200106801215

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,365 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44,350
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 44,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,790 by 2029. The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH820 SB - IH30 EB
CrossesInterchange at IH 30
Location0.9 Mile North of US 80
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73995, -97.48224
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,365 ft (416.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,350 (2009)
Projected traffic77,790 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30 carry?

About 44,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30?

The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH820 SB - IH30 EB over Interchange at IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.