US Bridges

SH 121 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · SH 121 @ Handley-Edervill · Structure no. 022200036303415

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
528 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,926
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd. in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 71,926 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,000 by 2035. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 EB to 820
CrossesHandley-Ederville Rd.
LocationSH 121 @ Handley-Edervill
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80093, -97.22152
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,926 (2020)
Projected traffic74,000 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd. 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 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd. carry?

About 71,926 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd.?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 EB to 820 over Handley-Ederville Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.