US Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.97 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020011005395

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
389 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,082 by 2042. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbfr
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.97 MI N of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03551, -95.42963
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,773 (2023)
Projected traffic29,082 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek carry?

About 20,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbfr over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.