US Bridges

SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610354701454

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB Conn
CrossesSH 121
Location0.10 MI NE of Dallas C/L
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99006, -97.00816
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2008)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB Conn 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB Conn over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.