US Bridges

IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB

Good

Harris County, Texas · @ IH 10 & IH 45 · Structure no. 121020050003302

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,859 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 21,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,860 by 2033. The structure is 1,859 ft (566.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Hov Conn H
CrossesWhite Oak Byu / IH10 WB
Location@ IH 10 & IH 45
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77831, -95.36921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,859 ft (566.6 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,330 (2013)
Projected traffic29,860 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB carry?

About 21,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB?

The structure is 1,859 ft (566.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov Conn H over White Oak Byu / IH10 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.