US Bridges

SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 022200036401708

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,420 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2036. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH121SB to IH635EB
CrossesSH 121 and IH 635 Conn
Location1.0 MI N of SH 114
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95427, -97.04078
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,420 ft (432.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2016)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn built?

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

What condition is SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH121SB to IH635EB over SH 121 and IH 635 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.