US Bridges

IH 45 NB over FM 1183

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 3.40 MI SE of FM 85 · Structure no. 180710009205356

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over FM 1183 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 NB over FM 1183 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 29,355 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,590 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesFM 1183
Location3.40 MI SE of FM 85
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28695, -96.54543
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 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 length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,355 (2023)
Projected traffic30,590 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 1183 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB over FM 1183 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB over FM 1183 carry?

About 29,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over FM 1183?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over FM 1183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.