IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45
GoodHarris County, Texas · IH 45 & Bw 8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020011006385
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,962 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,957
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,957 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,436 by 2041. The structure is 1,962 ft (598 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45 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 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45 carry?
About 6,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45?
The structure is 1,962 ft (598 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB / Bw 8 EB over Bw 8 & IH 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.