US Bridges

IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek

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Harris County, Texas · IH 45 over Clear Creek · Structure no. 121020050003463

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,281 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,281 ft (695.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB on Ramp E
CrossesClear Creek
LocationIH 45 over Clear Creek
RouteInterstate 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50768, -95.11646
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,281 ft (695.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2020)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek 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 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek?

The structure is 2,281 ft (695.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB on Ramp E over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.