US Bridges

IH 45 Ml over UPRR & Spring Stuebner

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011005176

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
781 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
155,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Ml over UPRR & Spring Stuebner is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Ml 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 155,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,210 by 2033. The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long and 168 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Ml
CrossesUPRR & Spring Stuebner
Location0.60 MI N of FM 2920
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08426, -95.43647
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length781 ft (238 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.1 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,201 (2021)
Projected traffic289,210 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is IH 45 Ml 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 Ml over UPRR & Spring Stuebner carry?

About 155,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Ml over UPRR & Spring Stuebner?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.