US Bridges

SH 121 SB over Ramp M

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 700 W of Bedford Euless · Structure no. 022200036401410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 SB over Ramp M is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB over Ramp M in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 110,269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,000 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 121 SB
CrossesRamp M
Location700 W of Bedford Euless
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83346, -97.20163
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck42 ft (12.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,269 (2020)
Projected traffic87,000 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 SB over Ramp M built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 SB over Ramp M 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 SB over Ramp M carry?

About 110,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB over Ramp M?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB over Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.