US Bridges

Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of Harris C/L · Structure no. 121700011004116

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 13,780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,292 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLake Woodlands EB
CrossesIH 45
Location4.1 MI N of Harris C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16742, -95.45079
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,780 (2021)
Projected traffic19,292 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Woodlands EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45 carry?

About 13,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Woodlands EB over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.