US Bridges

IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050003264

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
733 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,840 by 2033. The structure is 733 ft (223.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB
CrossesIH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn
LocationIH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg)
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69693, -95.28867
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length733 ft (223.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,061 (2024)
Projected traffic33,840 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn 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 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn carry?

About 23,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn?

The structure is 733 ft (223.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Nb/Ih 610 WB over IH45SB Hov & Sbtoeb Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.