US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads

Good

Collin County, Texas · Dnt/Sh 121 Interchange · Structure no. 180430036404122

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,316
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,443 by 2038. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesDnt Frontage Roads
LocationDnt/Sh 121 Interchange
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09091, -96.82285
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,316 (2018)
Projected traffic77,443 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads carry?

About 55,316 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Dnt Frontage Roads?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.