IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR
FairHarris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005129
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97,683
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 97,683 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,756 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 84 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR carry?
About 97,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB over Cypresswood DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.