US Bridges

IH 45 Hov over Hov Access Road

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 45 @ SH 35 (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050003271

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov over Hov Access Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Hov over Hov Access Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,260 by 2033. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Hov
CrossesHov Access Road
LocationIH 45 @ SH 35 (interchg)
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69982, -95.29231
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2013)
Projected traffic22,260 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hov over Hov Access Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov over Hov Access Road 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 Hov over Hov Access Road carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov over Hov Access Road?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov over Hov Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.