US Bridges

Crisp RD over IH 45

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 879 · Structure no. 180710009204332

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crisp RD over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crisp RD over IH 45 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,420 by 2031. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrisp RD
CrossesIH 45
Location2.2 MI S of FM 879
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34772, -96.62409
Functional classUrban 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 geometry7: Better than 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 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic48,420 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Crisp RD over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is Crisp RD over IH 45 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 Crisp RD over IH 45 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Crisp RD over IH 45?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Crisp RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.