US Bridges

SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 287 & 377 Interchange · Structure no. 022200008101147

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,305
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5,305 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121WB -I 35W N
CrossesUS 377 WB
Location287 & 377 Interchange
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76687, -97.31682
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,305 (2019)
Projected traffic11,360 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB carry?

About 5,305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121WB -I 35W N over US 377 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.