US Bridges

SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 3029 · Structure no. 022200036401656

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,600 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121/183 EB Ml
CrossesForest Ridge Drive
Location2.6 MI E of FM 3029
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83679, -97.14188
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2013)
Projected traffic49,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive built?

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

What condition is SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive 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 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121/183 EB Ml over Forest Ridge Drive?

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