US Bridges

IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011005200

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,048
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960 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 59,048 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,667 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 109 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Sbml & Hov
CrossesFM 1960
Location3.8 MI S of FM 2920
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02146, -95.42886
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,048 (2021)
Projected traffic82,667 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960 built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960 carry?

About 59,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1960?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.