US Bridges

IH 45 SB FR over Clear Creek

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Harris County, Texas · IH 45 over Clear Creek · Structure no. 121020050003466

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
930 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB FR over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB FR 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 14,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,047 by 2042. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB FR
CrossesClear Creek
LocationIH 45 over Clear Creek
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50835, -95.11768
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,319 (2023)
Projected traffic20,047 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB FR over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 45 SB FR 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 SB FR over Clear Creek carry?

About 14,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB FR over Clear Creek?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB FR over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.