US Bridges

IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011005175

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
736 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
33,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 33,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,550 by 2041. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Nbfr
CrossesUPRR & Spring Stuebner
Location0.60 MI N of FM 2920
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08414, -95.43603
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,250 (2021)
Projected traffic46,550 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner carry?

About 33,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner?

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Nbfr over UPRR & Spring Stuebner?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.