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Tarrant County, TX · Structure #022200000815221

IH 820

IH 820 in 1.0 Miles North Of I-30, Tarrant County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1976, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on IH 820 over Farmers Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1976
Year Built
15.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 820
Crosses Over
Farmers Branch
State
Texas
County
Tarrant County
Location
1.0 Miles North Of I-30
Year Built
1976
Age
50 years
Daily Traffic
126,852
Lanes
12
Length
15.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
022200000815221

About This Bridge

IH 820 is a 50-year-old bridge located 1.0 Miles North Of I-30 in Tarrant County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 820 over Farmers Branch with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1976, the structure spans 15.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.0 Miles North Of I-30, Tarrant County, Texas

32.751692, -97.479603

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 820 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IH 820 was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 820 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 15.2 meters long and located on IH 820 in 1.0 Miles North Of I-30, Tarrant County, Texas.

Yes, IH 820 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IH 820 is located 1.0 Miles North Of I-30 in Tarrant County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 820 over Farmers Branch. Its coordinates are 32.751692, -97.479603. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 820 carries IH 820 over Farmers Branch. The bridge is 15.2 meters long and was built in 1976.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.