US Bridges

IH 45 over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710009205145

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
46,866
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 years old, older 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 46,866 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,640 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI S of SH 34
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31404, -96.60049
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.7 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,866 (2023)
Projected traffic34,640 by 2031
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 45 over Draw 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 over Draw carry?

About 46,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.