US Bridges

IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing

Good

Harris County, Texas · 6.35 MI SE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050003443

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184,461
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing 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 184,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,245 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesStorm Sewer Crossing
Location6.35 MI SE of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53571, -95.13712
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184,461 (2023)
Projected traffic258,245 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing built?

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

What condition is IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing carry?

About 184,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 45 over Storm Sewer Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.