US Bridges

Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121

Good

Denton County, Texas · IH 35E/SH121 Interchange · Structure no. 180610019602375

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,914 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2030. The structure is 2,914 ft (888.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesConnector N-W
CrossesW-S Conn/Sh 121
LocationIH 35E/SH121 Interchange
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00002, -96.95642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,914 ft (888.2 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121 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 Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121?

The structure is 2,914 ft (888.2 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Connector N-W over W-S Conn/Sh 121?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.