US Bridges

SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570036402617

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,300
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 55,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,500 by 2025. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesW Sandy Lake RD
Location1.5 MI NE of IH 635
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97316, -97.02812
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 inspectionApril 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,300 (2005)
Projected traffic100,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 NB over W Sandy Lake RD built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD carry?

About 55,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over W Sandy Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.