FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH 820 NBGP

Carrying IH 820 NBGP over West Fork Trinity River

0.2 Mi. N. of Randol Mill, Tarrant, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IH 820 NBGP

The IH 820 NBGP bridge in Tarrant, Texas carries IH 820 NBGP over West Fork Trinity River. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 16 sections, stretching 694.0 meters (2277 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 46,524 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IH 820 NBGP compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
2,617
Bridges in Tarrant · 6 in Poor condition
IH 820 NBGP 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
16
Structure Length
694.0 m (2277 ft)
Deck Width
25.0 m (82 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
46,524 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022200000813536

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 820 NBGP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IH 820 NBGP against other structures in Tarrant and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IH 820 NBGP?

IH 820 NBGP in Tarrant, Texas has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH 820 NBGP inspected?

IH 820 NBGP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 46,524 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 820 NBGP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IH 820 NBGP?

IH 820 NBGP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IH 820 NBGP?

IH 820 NBGP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IH 820 NBGP and does age affect safety?

IH 820 NBGP was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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