US Bridges

IH 45 Hov over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050003273

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Hov over Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,840 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Hov
CrossesConn IH45 SB to IH610 EB
LocationIH 610 @ IH 45 (interchg)
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69647, -95.28825
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,170 (2013)
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 Conn IH45 SB to IH610 EB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov 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 November 2022.

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

About 24,170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.