US Bridges

W Dallas ST over IH 45

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Allen Pkwy · Structure no. 121020050003067

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,430
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Dallas ST over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Dallas ST over IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,430 by 2031. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Dallas ST
CrossesIH 45
Location0.10 MI S of Allen Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75772, -95.37451
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,430 (2011)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Dallas ST over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Dallas ST over IH 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does W Dallas ST over IH 45 carry?

About 7,430 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Dallas ST over IH 45?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns W Dallas ST over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.