US Bridges

IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of FM 80 · Structure no. 170820067501134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040 in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,385 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,680 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesBNSF RR and CR 1040
Location0.15 MI NW of FM 80
RouteInterstate 45
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86501, -96.32239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,385 (2023)
Projected traffic28,680 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040 carry?

About 18,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over BNSF RR and CR 1040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.