US Bridges

IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005164

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,905 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,809
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,809 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,533 by 2041. The structure is 1,905 ft (580.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Hov
CrossesIH 45 Ml & Row
Location0.8 MI S of FM 1960
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00908, -95.42755
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,905 ft (580.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,809 (2021)
Projected traffic16,533 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row carry?

About 11,809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row?

The structure is 1,905 ft (580.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Ml & Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.