US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050003430

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104,270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 104,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,200 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesCavalcade RD
Location0.60 MI S of IH 610
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80396, -95.37262
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,270 (2017)
Projected traffic193,200 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Cavalcade 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD carry?

About 104,270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Cavalcade RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.