US Bridges

Crossover over IH 45 Mls

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 4.5 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009203288

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossover over IH 45 Mls is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crossover over IH 45 Mls in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrossover
CrossesIH 45 Mls
Location4.5 MI N of FM 813
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49752, -96.66417
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2023)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crossover over IH 45 Mls built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crossover over IH 45 Mls 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 Crossover over IH 45 Mls carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Crossover over IH 45 Mls?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crossover over IH 45 Mls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.