US Bridges

Park Springs Blvd over IH-20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US-287 · Structure no. 022200237405273

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Springs Blvd over IH-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Springs Blvd over IH-20 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 15,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,335 by 2029. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Springs Blvd
CrossesIH-20
Location2.4 MI E of US-287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67511, -97.16673
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,945 (2024)
Projected traffic10,335 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Park Springs Blvd over IH-20 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Springs Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Springs Blvd over IH-20 carry?

About 15,945 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Park Springs Blvd over IH-20?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Park Springs Blvd over IH-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.