US Bridges

IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.8 Miles SE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050003435

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,878
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd. in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 59,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,730 by 2030. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbml & Hov
CrossesFM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd.
Location1.8 Miles SE of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58657, -95.18447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,878 (2017)
Projected traffic250,730 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd. carry?

About 59,878 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd.?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbml & Hov over FM 1959 / Dixie Farm Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.