US Bridges

IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · At Int SH 121 and IH 635 · Structure no. 022200237406634

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
905 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,900 by 2036. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 WB Conn
CrossesSH 121
LocationAt Int SH 121 and IH 635
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95075, -97.0392
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2016)
Projected traffic36,900 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121 built?

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

What condition is IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121 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 IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121 carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB Conn over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.