US Bridges

SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 3029 · Structure no. 022200036401687

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road 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 75,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,400 by 2030. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121/183 WB Gp
CrossesBedford Road
Location2.0 MI E of FM 3029
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83926, -97.15
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,300 (2010)
Projected traffic105,400 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road built?

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

What condition is SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road 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 WB Gp over Bedford Road carry?

About 75,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121/183 WB Gp over Bedford Road?

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