IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu
FairHarris County, Texas · From IH 10 to Allen Pkwy · Structure no. 121020027107424
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,408 ft
- 56 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109,825
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 109,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,100 by 2031. The structure is 5,408 ft (1,648.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu carry?
About 109,825 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu?
The structure is 5,408 ft (1,648.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB over IH 10 EB UPRR Buff Byu?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.