US Bridges

IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At JCT IH 45 and SH 99 · Structure no. 121020011005391

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,020 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 3,020 ft (920.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH45SB to SH99 WB
CrossesIH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp
LocationAt JCT IH 45 and SH 99
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09541, -95.43597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,020 ft (920.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp?

The structure is 3,020 ft (920.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH45SB to SH99 WB over IH45 SB SH 99 WB FR Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.