IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST
FairEllis County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 660 · Structure no. 180710009203294
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST 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 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 25,686 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,440 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST 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 SB Ml over Fifth ST carry?
About 25,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB Ml over Fifth ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.