US Bridges

IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005161

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully 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 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 14,917 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,884 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH45 Nbfr
CrossesSenger Gully
Location1.80 MI N of FM 1960
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04744, -95.43024
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,917 (2023)
Projected traffic20,884 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully built?

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

What condition is IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully carry?

About 14,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH45 Nbfr over Senger Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.