Lake Woodlands WB over IH 45
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of Harris C/L · Structure no. 121700011004117
- 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 WB over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Woodlands WB 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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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Woodlands WB over IH 45 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Woodlands WB 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 WB over IH 45 carry?
About 13,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lake Woodlands WB 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 WB over IH 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.