US Bridges

IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM-157 · Structure no. 022200237405276

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90,751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road 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 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 90,751 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,450 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesIH20 Wbl
CrossesBowen Road
Location0.8 MI W of FM-157
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67474, -97.14963
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,751 (2023)
Projected traffic121,450 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road built?

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

What condition is IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road carry?

About 90,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 Wbl over Bowen Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.