US Bridges

IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005195

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 97,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,192 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbml & Hov
CrossesSenger Gully
Location1.80 MI W of FM 1960
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04761, -95.43092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,280 (2023)
Projected traffic136,192 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully carry?

About 97,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbml & Hov over Senger Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.