US Bridges

Collins ST SB over IH-20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of FM-157 · Structure no. 022200237405284

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins ST SB over IH-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collins ST SB over IH-20 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 34,316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,640 by 2029. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollins ST SB
CrossesIH-20
Location2.5 MI E of FM-157
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67768, -97.09277
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,316 (2024)
Projected traffic36,640 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Collins ST SB over IH-20 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins ST SB 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 Collins ST SB over IH-20 carry?

About 34,316 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Collins ST SB over IH-20?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Collins ST SB over IH-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.