US Bridges

I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.08 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200237405196

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB 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 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 154,832 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,140 by 2033. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI820 SB to IH20 EB
CrossesIH 20 WB
Location0.08 MI E of IH 820
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66899, -97.23877
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,832 (2020)
Projected traffic140,140 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird 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 I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB built?

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

What condition is I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB carry?

About 154,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I820 SB to IH20 EB over IH 20 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.