US Bridges

Quitman RD over IH 45 NB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020050003096

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quitman RD over IH 45 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quitman RD over IH 45 NB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesQuitman RD
CrossesIH 45 NB
Location0.20 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77932, -95.36782
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$35,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quitman RD over IH 45 NB built?

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

What condition is Quitman RD over IH 45 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Quitman RD over IH 45 NB carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Quitman RD over IH 45 NB?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Quitman RD over IH 45 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.