US Bridges

IH 45 over Woodridge Drive

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003011

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Woodridge Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over Woodridge Drive in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 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 156,215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,630 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 141 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesWoodridge Drive
Location0.5 MI NW of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70202, -95.29562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,215 (2020)
Projected traffic222,630 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 over Woodridge Drive built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is IH 45 over Woodridge Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Woodridge Drive carry?

About 156,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Woodridge Drive?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Woodridge Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.