US Bridges

IH 45 over Greens RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020011006284

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,582
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Greens RD is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 over Greens RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375,189 by 2041. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 180 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesGreens RD
Location0.7 MI N of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9491, -95.41697
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.8 m)
Roadway width173 ft (52.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,582 (2024)
Projected traffic375,189 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Greens RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 over Greens 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Greens RD carry?

About 11,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Greens RD?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Greens RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.