US Bridges

Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005157

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,329 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParramatta/Hollow
CrossesIH 45
Location0.5 MI N of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02858, -95.42977
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,092 (2021)
Projected traffic18,329 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45 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 Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45 carry?

About 13,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Parramatta/Hollow over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.