US Bridges

IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs

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Harris County, Texas · IH 45 at SH 35 · Structure no. 121020050003448

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
680 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,696 by 2036. The structure is 680 ft (207.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH45SB to SH35SB
CrossesIH 610 Frs
LocationIH 45 at SH 35
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69815, -95.29225
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length680 ft (207.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,696 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs 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 IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs?

The structure is 680 ft (207.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH45SB to SH35SB over IH 610 Frs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.