US Bridges

SH 121 SB over Huffines Blvd

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.20 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610354701014

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
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 SB over Huffines Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB 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 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 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 SB
CrossesHuffines Blvd
Location1.20 MI NE of IH 35E
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01214, -96.94339
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

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 width80 ft (24.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB 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 SB over Huffines Blvd 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 SH 121 SB over Huffines Blvd carry?

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

How long is SH 121 SB 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 SB over Huffines Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.