IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of FM 517 · Structure no. 120850050004477
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD 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 2022.
How much traffic does IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.