US Bridges

SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · At Int IH 635 and SH 121 · Structure no. 022200036401709

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2038. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH121SB to IH635EB
CrossesOpen Area
LocationAt Int IH 635 and SH 121
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95081, -97.04002
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2016)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesOther
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 SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area built?

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

What condition is SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area 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 Open Area carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH121SB to IH635EB over Open Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.