US Bridges

IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020050003282

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,760 by 2033. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesIH45SB Hov to 10WB
CrossesRight of Way
Location0.20 MI N of IH 10
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77879, -95.36956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,260 (2013)
Projected traffic29,760 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way built?

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

What condition is IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way carry?

About 21,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH45SB Hov to 10WB over Right of Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.