US Bridges

SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · SH121/114 JCT N of Dfw · Structure no. 022200035303435

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,479 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
89,650
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 89,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,700 by 2030. The structure is 1,479 ft (450.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesSH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB
LocationSH121/114 JCT N of Dfw
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9317, -97.04377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,479 ft (450.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,650 (2010)
Projected traffic89,700 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB carry?

About 89,650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB?

The structure is 1,479 ft (450.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over SH 114 Ml & Intl Pkwy SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.