US Bridges

IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005182

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 97,683 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,756 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesCypresswood DR
Location2.20 MI N of FM 1960
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05249, -95.43166
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,683 (2021)
Projected traffic136,756 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR 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 NB over Cypresswood DR carry?

About 97,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over Cypresswood DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.