US Bridges

S Colony Blvd over SH 121

Good

Denton County, Texas · At JCT SH 121/ S Colony · Structure no. 180610036403694

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
533 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Colony Blvd over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Colony Blvd over SH 121 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Colony Blvd
CrossesSH 121
LocationAt JCT SH 121/ S Colony
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07649, -96.86545
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 S Colony Blvd over SH 121 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Colony Blvd over 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does S Colony Blvd over SH 121 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Colony Blvd over SH 121?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns S Colony Blvd over SH 121?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.