US Bridges

IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Crosstimber · Structure no. 121020050003357

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,907 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24,590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2041. The structure is 1,907 ft (581.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs
CrossesIH 45 Median
Location0.30 MI S of Crosstimber
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82424, -95.37995
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,907 ft (581.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,590 (2021)
Projected traffic34,420 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median carry?

About 24,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median?

The structure is 1,907 ft (581.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Hov/Xtimbrs over IH 45 Median?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.