US Bridges

IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of West RD · Structure no. 121020011006101

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,988
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,583 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Nbfr
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location1.1 MI S of West RD
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89946, -95.41187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,988 (2022)
Projected traffic26,583 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou carry?

About 18,988 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Nbfr over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.