US Bridges

SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.67 MI E of University · Structure no. 022200106801500

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,035 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2033. The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 NB Off Ramp
CrossesFwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp
Location0.67 MI E of University
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73707, -97.35225
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,035 ft (315.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB Off Ramp over Fwwr & IH 30 EB Off Ramp?

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