US Bridges

IH 45 over Little York RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.75 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003078

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225,364
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Little York RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over Little York RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 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 225,364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315,510 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesLittle York RD
Location4.75 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86989, -95.40784
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,364 (2021)
Projected traffic315,510 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
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 Little York RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IH 45 over Little York RD 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Little York RD carry?

About 225,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Little York RD?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Little York RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.