US Bridges

IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .2MI N Louisiana&franklin · Structure no. 121020027107318

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,060
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 116,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,130 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH45 SB Milam Exit
CrossesLouisiana ST Ent Ramp G
Location.2MI N Louisiana&franklin
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76873, -95.3639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,060 (2011)
Projected traffic180,130 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G carry?

About 116,060 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH45 SB Milam Exit over Louisiana ST Ent Ramp G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.