US Bridges

SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.6 MI East of US 75 · Structure no. 180430036404459

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,785
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 19,785 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,699 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 SB / Ss 399
CrossesMedical Center DR
Location0.6 MI East of US 75
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16271, -96.63628
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 inspectionDecember 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,785 (2020)
Projected traffic27,699 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR carry?

About 19,785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB / Ss 399 over Medical Center DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.