US Bridges

IH 45 SB FR over Pilot Channel

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050003329

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB FR over Pilot Channel is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 SB FR over Pilot Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 21,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,450 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesIH 45 SB FR
CrossesPilot Channel
Location0.15 MI NW of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60799, -95.20847
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,750 (2013)
Projected traffic30,450 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB FR over Pilot Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB FR over Pilot Channel 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 SB FR over Pilot Channel carry?

About 21,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB FR over Pilot Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB FR over Pilot Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.