IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003087
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 650 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100,485
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 100,485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,679 by 2042. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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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 IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR 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 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR carry?
About 100,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB over Airline DR & Victoria DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.