US Bridges

IH 45 NB over Cavalcade RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003116

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,765
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over Cavalcade RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over Cavalcade RD 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 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 103,765 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,810 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesCavalcade RD
Location0.60 MI S of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80396, -95.37251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,765 (2017)
Projected traffic148,810 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Cavalcade RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB over Cavalcade 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 2024.

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

About 103,765 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over Cavalcade RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over Cavalcade RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.