US Bridges

IH 30 EB over IH 820

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 022200106802345

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
475 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66,737
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over IH 820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over IH 820 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 66,737 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,250 by 2035. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesIH 820
Location1.90 MI N of US 80
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7597, -97.21415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,737 (2019)
Projected traffic97,250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 IH 30 EB over IH 820 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over IH 820 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over IH 820 carry?

About 66,737 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over IH 820?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over IH 820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.