US Bridges

Spring Crossing RD over IH 45

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011005137

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Crossing RD over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Crossing RD over IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesSpring Crossing RD
CrossesIH 45
Location2.1 MI N of FM 2920
RouteCity Street 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10548, -95.43562
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Spring Crossing RD over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Crossing RD over IH 45 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Crossing RD over IH 45 carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Crossing RD over IH 45?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Crossing RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.