US Bridges

SH 7 over IH 45

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of SH 75 · Structure no. 171450067503114

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over IH 45 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 7 over IH 45 in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesIH 45
Location0.55 MI W of SH 75
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25816, -95.98799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,890 (2013)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over IH 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over IH 45 carry?

About 4,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over IH 45?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.