US Bridges

IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of IH30 · Structure no. 180570009214406

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,658 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45 in Dallas 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 72,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,560 by 2042. The structure is 4,658 ft (1,419.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH 45 SB Conn
CrossesIH 45
Location2.0 MI S of IH30
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7451, -96.76466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+37 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,658 ft (1,419.7 m)
Longest span261 ft (79.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,590 (2022)
Projected traffic88,560 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45 carry?

About 72,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45?

The structure is 4,658 ft (1,419.7 m) long with a longest span of 261 ft (79.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB Conn over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.