US Bridges

SH 121 SB FR over US 75

Good

Collin County, Texas · At Int US 75 & SH 121 · Structure no. 180430036404614

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
636 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 SB FR over US 75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB FR over US 75 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,961 by 2030. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 SB FR
CrossesUS 75
LocationAt Int US 75 & SH 121
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15878, -96.64441
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic13,961 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FR over US 75 built?

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

What condition is SH 121 SB FR over US 75 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 FR over US 75 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB FR over US 75?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB FR over US 75?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.