IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Allen Pkwy · Structure no. 121020050003215
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 655 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,165
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou 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 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 36,165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,220 by 2033. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou 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 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou carry?
About 36,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou?
The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.