US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Berry Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of SH 3/MONROE · Structure no. 121020050003283

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,513
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Berry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 74,513 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,240 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of SH 3/MONROE
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66681, -95.26099
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,513 (2017)
Projected traffic109,240 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Berry Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Berry Creek carry?

About 74,513 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Berry Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.