US Bridges

IH 45 NB Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender)

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020011006114

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,671
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender) 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 25,671 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,940 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB Off Ramp
CrossesFM 525 (aldine Bender)
Location0.6 MI S of Beltway 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93168, -95.41148
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,671 (2021)
Projected traffic35,940 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender) built?

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

What condition is IH 45 NB Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender) 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender) carry?

About 25,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB Off Ramp 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 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB Off Ramp over FM 525 (aldine Bender)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.