IH 45 over Drainage Ditch
FairGalveston County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of FM 519 · Structure no. 120850050004238
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,505
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 59,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,240 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 59,505 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.