US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200237405313

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

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB 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 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 154,832 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,140 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesRamp D to IH 820 NB
Location0.06 MI E of IH 820
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6672, -97.23897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,832 (2020)
Projected traffic140,140 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB 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 IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB carry?

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

How long is IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Ramp D to IH 820 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.