US Bridges

IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 9.30 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202296

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,610
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 FR Crossover
CrossesIH 45
Location9.30 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54662, -96.65984
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,610 (2015)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45 carry?

About 15,610 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 FR Crossover over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.