US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Fairview Street

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 022200036303032

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,072
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Fairview Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Fairview Street in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 100,072 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,101 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesFairview Street
Location1.4 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77139, -97.29517
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,072 (2022)
Projected traffic140,101 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 121 NB over Fairview Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over Fairview Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over Fairview Street carry?

About 100,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over Fairview Street?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Fairview Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.