IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Dallas ST · Structure no. 121020050003211
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,927 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,567
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 42,567 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,220 by 2033. The structure is 1,927 ft (587.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str 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 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str carry?
About 42,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str?
The structure is 1,927 ft (587.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.