US Bridges

IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700011004169

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,433
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,433 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,806 by 2042. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 Nbfr
CrossesW Fk San Jacinto River
Location0.65 MI N of FM 1488
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24298, -95.45746
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,433 (2023)
Projected traffic18,806 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River carry?

About 13,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Nbfr over W Fk San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.