US Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over Greens RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S Greens Bayou · Structure no. 121020011006285

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbfr over Greens RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Sbfr 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 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 22,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,137 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 148 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Sbfr
CrossesGreens RD
Location0.50 MI S Greens Bayou
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94913, -95.41748
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,241 (2021)
Projected traffic31,137 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Greens RD built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Sbfr over Greens RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbfr over Greens RD carry?

About 22,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbfr over Greens RD?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbfr over Greens RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.