US Bridges

Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200237405235

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,966
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,950 by 2029. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman Springs Rd.
CrossesIH 20
Location1.0 MI E of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66805, -97.22334
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,966 (2019)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20 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 Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20 carry?

About 4,966 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Springs Rd. over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.