US Bridges

IH 45 SB over El Dorado Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.80 MI SE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050003445

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 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 SB over El Dorado Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over El Dorado Blvd 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 59,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,650 by 2033. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesEl Dorado Blvd
Location4.80 MI SE of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55346, -95.15413
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.
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

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 width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,878 (2017)
Projected traffic71,650 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 SB over El Dorado Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 45 SB over El Dorado Blvd 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 SB over El Dorado Blvd carry?

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

How long is IH 45 SB over El Dorado Blvd?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over El Dorado Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.