US Bridges

SH 121 EB over SE Frtg RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200036303011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 EB over SE Frtg RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 EB over SE Frtg RD 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 5 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 140,101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,622 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 121 EB
CrossesSE Frtg RD
Location0.2 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76616, -97.31491
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,101 (2022)
Projected traffic172,622 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 121 EB over SE Frtg RD built?

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

What condition is SH 121 EB over SE Frtg RD 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 121 EB over SE Frtg RD carry?

About 140,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 EB over SE Frtg RD?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 EB over SE Frtg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.