IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Dallas ST · Structure no. 121020050003107
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230,232
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 230,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,100 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit carry?
About 230,232 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.