IH 45 SB over Telephone RD
FairHarris County, Texas · 2.40 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003364
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92,190
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB over Telephone RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Telephone RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 76 years old, older 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 92,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,070 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB over Telephone RD built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is IH 45 SB over Telephone RD 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 SB over Telephone RD carry?
About 92,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB over Telephone RD?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB over Telephone RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.