US Bridges

IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of West RD · Structure no. 121020011006104

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row 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 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,939 by 2041. The structure is 1,349 ft (411.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Hov
CrossesIH 45 Row
Location0.5 MI N of West RD
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91815, -95.4126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,349 ft (411.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2023)
Projected traffic35,939 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row?

The structure is 1,349 ft (411.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov over IH 45 Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.