US Bridges

IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of SH 3/MONROE · Structure no. 121020050003285

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 27,470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,460 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB FR
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of SH 3/MONROE
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66746, -95.26081
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,470 (2013)
Projected traffic38,460 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek carry?

About 27,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB FR over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.