US Bridges

Robinson RD over IH 45

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.50 MI S of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700011004126

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson RD over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson RD 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 22,298 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,950 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobinson RD
CrossesIH 45
Location3.50 MI S of SH 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15704, -95.44929
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,298 (2023)
Projected traffic23,950 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson RD over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is Robinson RD 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 Robinson RD over IH 45 carry?

About 22,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Robinson RD over IH 45?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.