US Bridges

SH 121 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.6 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570036402619

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
990 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2025. The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 SB Off-Ramp
CrossesSH 121 SB On-Ramp
Location1.6 MI NE of IH 635
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97208, -97.02996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length990 ft (301.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2005)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp built?

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

What condition is SH 121 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp 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 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp?

The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB Off-Ramp over SH 121 SB On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.