US Bridges

Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of US 90A · Structure no. 121020050003181

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTellepsen ST
CrossesIH 45 NB FR
Location0.85 MI NW of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72255, -95.32733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2009)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Tellepsen ST over IH 45 NB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.