US Bridges

IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.9 MI N of FM 879 · Structure no. 180710009204273

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,590 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Bus Lp
CrossesIH 45 Ml
Location2.9 MI N of FM 879
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41674, -96.66025
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,590 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.