US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch

Good

Leon County, Texas · 0.22 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 171450067502216

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesCane Branch
Location0.22 MI N of US 79
RouteInterstate 45
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45276, -96.07886
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2037
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wfr over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.