US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.20 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610354701013

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,988
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 89,988 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesHuffines Blvd
Location1.20 MI NE of IH 35E
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01192, -96.94312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,988 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd carry?

About 89,988 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Huffines Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.