US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI SE of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003297

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,880
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 113,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,220 by 2033. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesBellfort Ave/Howard DR
Location2.0 MI SE of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67557, -95.268
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,880 (2017)
Projected traffic169,220 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR carry?

About 113,880 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Bellfort Ave/Howard DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.