US Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050003209

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,295 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbfr
CrossesSpur 5 & UPRR
Location1.80 MI SE of US 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72774, -95.33751
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,295 ft (394.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2013)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR 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 IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR?

The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbfr over Spur 5 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.