US Bridges

Fuqua ST WB over IH 45

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.60 MI NW of FM 2553 · Structure no. 121020050003291

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,340
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuqua ST WB over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fuqua ST WB over IH 45 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 32,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2032. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesFuqua ST WB
CrossesIH 45
Location1.60 MI NW of FM 2553
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61623, -95.2161
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,340 (2012)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Fuqua ST WB over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is Fuqua ST WB over IH 45 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Fuqua ST WB over IH 45 carry?

About 32,340 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fuqua ST WB over IH 45?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fuqua ST WB over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.