US Bridges

IH 45 NB over SH 34

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 1181 · Structure no. 180710009204330

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,229
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over SH 34 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 NB over SH 34 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,229 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesSH 34
Location0.8 MI N of FM 1181
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33453, -96.6157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,229 (2019)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over SH 34 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB over SH 34 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 NB over SH 34 carry?

About 20,229 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over SH 34?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over SH 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.