US Bridges

CR 45 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.90 MI E of Bs 288 · Structure no. 120200AA0954003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 45 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,372 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.90 MI E of Bs 288
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2531, -95.38747
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2017)
Projected traffic1,372 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 45 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.