US Bridges

SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200036401704

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,562 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 1,562 ft (476.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH26 NB to SH121NB
CrossesSH 121
Location0.15 MI NE of SH 26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95963, -97.04317
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,562 ft (476.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121 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 SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121?

The structure is 1,562 ft (476.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH26 NB to SH121NB over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.