US Bridges

IH-30 WB over IH-820

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of US-80 · Structure no. 022200106802360

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
475 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
69,170
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-30 WB over IH-820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-30 WB 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 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 69,170 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 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH-30 WB
CrossesIH-820
Location1.9 MI N of US-80
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75991, -97.21405
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,170 (2019)
Projected traffic97,250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over IH-820 built?

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

What condition is IH-30 WB over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH-30 WB over IH-820 carry?

About 69,170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH-30 WB over IH-820?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns IH-30 WB over IH-820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.