US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050003262

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,880
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 113,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,220 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesConn IH45 SB to IH610 EB
LocationIH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg)
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69625, -95.28822
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,880 (2017)
Projected traffic169,220 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB carry?

About 113,880 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.