SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl
PoorTarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of E 4th Street · Structure no. 022200001416192
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,634
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35,634 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,899 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl carry?
About 35,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 121 WB over IH 35W Sbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.