US Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over Senger Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005162

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbfr over Senger Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 45 Sbfr 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 20,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,082 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbfr
CrossesSenger Gully
Location1.80 MI N of FM 1960
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04762, -95.43122
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,773 (2023)
Projected traffic29,082 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 IH 45 Sbfr over Senger Gully built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Sbfr 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 IH 45 Sbfr over Senger Gully carry?

About 20,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbfr over Senger Gully?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbfr over Senger Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.