US Bridges

IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009214231

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,320 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB Entr Ramp
CrossesFive Mile Creek Relief 1
Location1.9 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68383, -96.74566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2013)
Projected traffic9,320 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB Entr Ramp over Five Mile Creek Relief 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.