US Bridges

SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr

Good

Collin County, Texas · Dnt & SH 121 Toll RD · Structure no. 180430036404626

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
862 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 S to Dnt N
CrossesSH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr
LocationDnt & SH 121 Toll RD
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09244, -96.82142
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length862 ft (262.7 m)
Longest span259 ft (78.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2010)
Projected traffic900 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr built?

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

What condition is SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr 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 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr?

The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long with a longest span of 259 ft (78.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 S to Dnt N over SH 121 Sbfr & Dnt Nbfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.