IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek
FairEllis County, Texas · 5.1 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009203289
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 525 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,254
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 27,254 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,960 by 2033. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek 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 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 27,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.