US Bridges

Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of S Colony · Structure no. 180610036403693

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColony Blvd E Conn
CrossesSH 121 NB Exit Ramp
Location0.02 MI NE of S Colony
RouteState Highway 121
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07633, -96.86501
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Colony Blvd E Conn over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.