US Bridges

SH 121 SB Conn over US 75

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 5.6 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180430004714660

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
723 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,343
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 SB Conn over US 75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB Conn over US 75 in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 22,343 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,690 by 2035. The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 121 SB Conn
CrossesUS 75
Location5.6 MI S of FM 455
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26508, -96.59922
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length723 ft (220.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,343 (2015)
Projected traffic44,690 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 SB Conn over US 75 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 SB Conn over US 75 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 SB Conn over US 75 carry?

About 22,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB Conn over US 75?

The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB Conn over US 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.