IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST
FairHarris County, Texas · IH 45/IH 69 Interchange · Structure no. 121020050003236
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 904 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,580
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 21,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,220 by 2033. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST carry?
About 21,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST?
The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Sb/Ih 69 SB over IH 69 SB & Misc ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.