US Bridges

NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors

Good

Collin County, Texas · At Int US 75 & SH 121 · Structure no. 180430036404615

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,625 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
4,420
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,190 by 2040. The structure is 2,625 ft (800.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Direct Conn
CrossesUS75 & SH121 Connectors
LocationAt Int US 75 & SH 121
RouteState Highway 121
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15402, -96.64662
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,625 ft (800.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2020)
Projected traffic6,190 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors built?

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

What condition is NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors 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 NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors?

The structure is 2,625 ft (800.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE Direct Conn over US75 & SH121 Connectors?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.