US Bridges

Colony Blvd W Conn over SH 121 SB On-Ramp

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.02 MI SW of S Colony · Structure no. 180610036403695

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Colony Blvd W Conn over SH 121 SB On-Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colony Blvd W Conn over SH 121 SB On-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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColony Blvd W Conn
CrossesSH 121 SB On-Ramp
Location0.02 MI SW of S Colony
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0764, -96.86658
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 W Conn over SH 121 SB On-Ramp built?

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

What condition is Colony Blvd W Conn 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Colony Blvd W Conn over SH 121 SB On-Ramp carry?

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

How long is Colony Blvd W Conn over SH 121 SB On-Ramp?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Colony Blvd W Conn over SH 121 SB On-Ramp?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.