US Bridges

FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Bass Pro DR · Structure no. 022200036401703

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2036. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2499 NB
CrossesSH 121 NB Exit Ramp
Location0.15 MI N of Bass Pro DR
RouteState Highway 2499
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95596, -97.0395
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2016)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 NB over SH 121 NB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.