US Bridges

IH 45 Nbfr over Greens RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S Greens Bayou · Structure no. 121020011006286

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nbfr over Greens RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Nbfr 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 29,930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,900 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Nbfr
CrossesGreens RD
Location0.50 MI S Greens Bayou
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94899, -95.41644
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,930 (2021)
Projected traffic21,900 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Nbfr over Greens RD built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Nbfr 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 Nbfr over Greens RD carry?

About 29,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Nbfr over Greens RD?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Nbfr over Greens RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.