US Bridges

Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk

Good

Denton County, Texas · IH 35E/SH121 Interchange · Structure no. 180610019602377

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,914 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 3,914 ft (1,193 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConnector W-S
CrossesIH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk
LocationIH 35E/SH121 Interchange
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99668, -96.9548
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,914 ft (1,193 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk 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 W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk?

The structure is 3,914 ft (1,193 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Connector W-S over IH 35E/SH 121/TIMBER Crk?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.