US Bridges

SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478)

Good

Collin County, Texas · 5.5 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180430036404136

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,861
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478) in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 20 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 90,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,934 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 SB
CrossesCuster RD (fm 2478)
Location5.5 MI W of US 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12532, -96.73293
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,861 (2023)
Projected traffic38,934 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478) carry?

About 90,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478)?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB over Custer RD (fm 2478)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.