US Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020011006290

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,984
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,178 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbfr
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location1.15 MI N of Beltway 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9569, -95.41894
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,984 (2023)
Projected traffic39,178 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou 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 September 2024.

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

About 27,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbfr over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.