US Bridges

IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 2.40 MI NW of FM 1765 · Structure no. 120850050004193

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,565
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004 in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 47,565 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,100 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45
CrossesFM 1764 / FM 2004
Location2.40 MI NW of FM 1765
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40268, -95.03297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,565 (2020)
Projected traffic72,100 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over FM 1764 / FM 2004 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004 carry?

About 47,565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over FM 1764 / FM 2004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.