US Bridges

IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 8.5 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020011006093

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235,527
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235,527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329,738 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 526 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Ml & FR
CrossesH.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00
Location8.5 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9368, -95.41267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width526 ft (160.3 m)
Roadway width236 ft (71.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235,527 (2023)
Projected traffic329,738 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00 carry?

About 235,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 526 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Ml & FR over H.C.F.C.D No. P142-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.