US Bridges

IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.34 MI N of Greens Bayou · Structure no. 121020011005173

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
893 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Hov T-Ramp
CrossesIH 45 Sbfr
Location1.34 MI N of Greens Bayou
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97413, -95.42389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length893 ft (272.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr?

The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov T-Ramp over IH 45 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.