US Bridges

IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200237405314

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,720
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB 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 41,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,780 by 2029. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH20 EB to I820 NB
CrossesIH 20 WB
Location0.1 MI E of IH 820
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66917, -97.23869
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,720 (2009)
Projected traffic70,780 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB built?

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

What condition is IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB 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 IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB carry?

About 41,720 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH20 EB to I820 NB over IH 20 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.