US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of Harris C/L · Structure no. 121700011004133

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,478
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 112,478 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,180 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesRayford/Sawdust RD
Location1.2 MI N of Harris C/L
RouteInterstate 45
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12678, -95.44337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,478 (2017)
Projected traffic169,180 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD carry?

About 112,478 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Rayford/Sawdust RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.