US Bridges

IH 45 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender)

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020011006112

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender) in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 107,585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,619 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 126 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB & Hov
CrossesFM 525 (aldine Bender)
Location0.6 MI S of Beltway 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93178, -95.41187
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,585 (2022)
Projected traffic150,619 by 2042
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 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 45 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender) 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 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender) carry?

About 107,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB & Hov over FM 525 (aldine Bender)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.