IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr
PoorHarris County, Texas · IH 45 & Bw 8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020011006292
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,339 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,977
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,191 by 2041. The structure is 5,339 ft (1,627.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr carry?
About 18,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr?
The structure is 5,339 ft (1,627.3 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB / Bw 8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.