US Bridges

IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of SH 3/MONROE · Structure no. 121020050003309

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
741
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 Hov Ramp
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of SH 3/MONROE
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66263, -95.26049
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2022)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Ramp over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov Ramp over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.