US Bridges

IH 45 Hov over IH 610 WB FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050003272

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov over IH 610 WB FR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Hov over IH 610 WB FR 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 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,840 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Hov
CrossesIH 610 WB FR
LocationIH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg)
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69755, -95.28906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2023)
Projected traffic33,840 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 IH 610 WB FR built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Hov over IH 610 WB FR 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 Hov over IH 610 WB FR carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov over IH 610 WB FR?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov over IH 610 WB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.