US Bridges

SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050003288

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,680 by 2031. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesSP 5 SB Onramp
CrossesIH 45 Sbfr
Location1.10 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 5
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73579, -95.34859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2024)
Projected traffic14,680 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SP 5 SB Onramp over IH 45 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.