US Bridges

IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050003312

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,315 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Hov W Rp
CrossesIH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp
Location0.50 MI NW of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61085, -95.21078
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2023)
Projected traffic1,315 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov W Rp over IH 45 SB FR and Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.