Bus 45 over IH 45
GoodEllis County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 879 · Structure no. 180710009204333
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,725
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 45 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bus 45 over IH 45 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 45 over IH 45 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 45 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 Bus 45 over IH 45 carry?
About 1,725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Bus 45 over IH 45?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 45 over IH 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.