US Bridges

IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 6.0 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020011006107

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
123,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD 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 123,407 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,770 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB & Hov
CrossesGulf Bank RD
Location6.0 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88908, -95.41198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,407 (2021)
Projected traffic172,770 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD built?

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

What condition is IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD carry?

About 123,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB & Hov over Gulf Bank RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.