FM 1488 over IH 45
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700011004140
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 468 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,520
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1488 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1488 over IH 45 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 40,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,730 by 2033. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1488 over IH 45 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1488 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM 1488 over IH 45 carry?
About 40,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1488 over IH 45?
The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1488 over IH 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.