US Bridges

IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 Mile North of US 80 · Structure no. 022200106801216

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,547
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820 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 5 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 7,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,540 by 2029. The structure is 1,456 ft (443.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH30 WB - IH820 SB
CrossesInterchange at IH 820
Location0.9 Mile North of US 80
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73893, -97.47919
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,456 ft (443.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,547 (2019)
Projected traffic8,540 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820 built?

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

What condition is IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820 carry?

About 7,547 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820?

The structure is 1,456 ft (443.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 WB - IH820 SB over Interchange at IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.