IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD
PoorDallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202063
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 520 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,059
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 95,059 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,083 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 122 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD carry?
About 95,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 over UPRR & Miller Ferry RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.