US Bridges

SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD Ramp M

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · SH 121 at Bedford Euless · Structure no. 022200036401414

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD Ramp M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,400 by 2038. The structure is 2,260 ft (688.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH121SB to IH820WB
CrossesBedford Euless RD Ramp M
LocationSH 121 at Bedford Euless
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83368, -97.20237
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,260 ft (688.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2018)
Projected traffic27,400 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD Ramp M built?

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

What condition is SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD Ramp M carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD Ramp M?

The structure is 2,260 ft (688.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH121SB to IH820WB over Bedford Euless RD Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.