US Bridges

IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 646 · Structure no. 120850050004460

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 115,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbml
CrossesBordens Gully
Location0.30 MI SE of FM 646
RouteInterstate 45
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45281, -95.08014
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,900 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully carry?

About 115,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.