US Bridges

FM 2553/SCARSDALE over IH 45

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI NW of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020050003292

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2553/SCARSDALE over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2553/SCARSDALE 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2033. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2553/SCARSDALE
CrossesIH 45
Location1.20 MI NW of FM 1959
RouteState Highway 2553
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59898, -95.19771
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2013)
Projected traffic10,290 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$46,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2553/SCARSDALE over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is FM 2553/SCARSDALE 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2553/SCARSDALE over IH 45 carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2553/SCARSDALE over IH 45?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2553/SCARSDALE over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.