US Bridges

IH 45 over Edgebrook DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 6.1 MI SE of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003319

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,815
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Edgebrook DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over Edgebrook DR 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 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 132,815 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,490 by 2033. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 191 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45
CrossesEdgebrook DR
Location6.1 MI SE of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64091, -95.24332
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,815 (2020)
Projected traffic218,490 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 over Edgebrook DR built?

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

What condition is IH 45 over Edgebrook 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Edgebrook DR carry?

About 132,815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Edgebrook DR?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Edgebrook DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.