US Bridges

I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of IH20 · Structure no. 022200237405195

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126,168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington is a concrete culvert carrying I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 126,168 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,140 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI820 SB to IH20 EB
CrossesTrib. Lake Arlington
Location0.3 MI N of IH20
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66986, -97.23982
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,168 (2020)
Projected traffic140,140 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington 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 2023.

How much traffic does I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington carry?

About 126,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I820 SB to IH20 EB over Trib. Lake Arlington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.