IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr
GoodHarris County, Texas · Jct. IH45 & BW8 South · Structure no. 121020050003351
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,364 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,726
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,726 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,908 by 2042. The structure is 1,364 ft (415.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr carry?
About 20,726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr?
The structure is 1,364 ft (415.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IH45 SB to BW8 WB over IH 45 Sbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.