US Bridges

IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City)

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI SE of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020050003438

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,763
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City) in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 64,763 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,350 by 2031. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 NB Ml
CrossesFM 2351(CLEAR Lake City)
Location1.5 MI SE of FM 1959
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56976, -95.16875
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,763 (2017)
Projected traffic127,350 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City) carry?

About 64,763 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City)?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB Ml over FM 2351(CLEAR Lake City)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.