IH 45 SB over BNSF RR
PoorGalveston County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850050001132
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,492 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,950
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over BNSF RR in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 33,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,540 by 2033. The structure is 1,492 ft (454.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH 45 SB over BNSF RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB over BNSF RR carry?
About 33,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB over BNSF RR?
The structure is 1,492 ft (454.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.