Osr over IH 45

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 2.25 MI W of SH 75 · Structure no. 171540067505104

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected June 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete Continuous
Length: 232 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 974; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over IH 45 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Osr over IH 45 in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOsr

CrossesIH 45

Location2.25 MI W of SH 75

RouteState Highway 999

CountyMadison County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.09248, -95.96109

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJune 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating41 US tons

Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 20

Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)

Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)

Deck width33 ft (10 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2020)

Projected traffic1,364 by 2041

Trucks18%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed—

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 Osr over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Osr over IH 45 carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Osr over IH 45?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Osr over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.