US Bridges

SH121 NB over Maxine Street

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of N Beach ST · Structure no. 022200036303041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH121 NB over Maxine Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121 NB over Maxine Street in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 43,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,029 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH121 NB
CrossesMaxine Street
Location0.6 MI NE of N Beach ST
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77929, -97.27848
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,592 (2022)
Projected traffic61,029 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 SH121 NB over Maxine Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH121 NB over Maxine 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 SH121 NB over Maxine Street carry?

About 43,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH121 NB over Maxine Street?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH121 NB over Maxine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.