IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005159
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek 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 14,917 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,884 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek carry?
About 14,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Nbfr over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.