US Bridges

SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 Mi. S. of Bass Pro DR · Structure no. 022200036401641

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
658 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 85,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,900 by 2033. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 SB
CrossesInternational Pkwy SB
Location1.3 Mi. S. of Bass Pro DR
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9354, -97.04133
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,800 (2013)
Projected traffic85,900 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 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 International Pkwy SB built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB carry?

About 85,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB over International Pkwy SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.