SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph
FairHarris County, Texas · SW of IH 45/IH 69 Intrchg · Structure no. 121020050003062
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 756 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,199
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 14,199 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2033. The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph carry?
About 14,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph?
The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SP 5 SB Conn over IH45MLS Hov ST Joseph?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.