IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc
FairHarris County, Texas · From I-10 to Walker Con · Structure no. 121020027107425
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,286 ft
- 48 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,060
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc 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 5 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 4,286 ft (1,306.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc 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 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc carry?
About 116,060 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc?
The structure is 4,286 ft (1,306.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB over IH 10 UPRR Buf Byu Tc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.