US Bridges

IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml

PoorPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009204276

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 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 box beam or girders - multiple 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,320 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Bus Lp
CrossesIH 45 Ml
Location0.9 MI N of FM 813
RouteState Highway 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44644, -96.66471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 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 width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,320 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 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.