IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr
FairHarris County, Texas · IH 45 Ml · Structure no. 121020011006092
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235,527
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 years old, older 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 235,527 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 329,738 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 176 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr 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 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr carry?
About 235,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Ml over Bw 8 Ebfr & Wbfr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.