US Bridges

IH 45 over SH 96

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850050004426

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over SH 96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over SH 96 in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 16 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 81,439 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,130 by 2033. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 172 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesSH 96
Location1.1 MI SE of FM 518
RouteInterstate 45
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48852, -95.10538
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.5 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,439 (2023)
Projected traffic153,130 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
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 SH 96 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IH 45 over SH 96 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over SH 96 carry?

About 81,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over SH 96?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over SH 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.