US Bridges

SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200036401648

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
889 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
28,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl 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 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2030. The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-121/183 Split
CrossesSH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl
Location1.3 MI W of FM 157
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83715, -97.1237
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length889 ft (271 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,600 (2010)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl built?

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

What condition is SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl carry?

About 28,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl?

The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH-121/183 Split over SH-183 Main Lanes & Gpl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.