US Bridges

IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700011004181

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Orthotropic
Steel Continuous
Length
2,057 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45 is a steel continuous orthotropic carrying IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,057 ft (627 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH45 NB to Woodlnd
CrossesIH 45
Location3.75 MI S of SH 242
RouteInterstate 45
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15344, -95.44819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,057 ft (627 m)
Longest span311 ft (94.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH45 NB to Woodlnd 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 IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45?

The structure is 2,057 ft (627 m) long with a longest span of 311 ft (94.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH45 NB to Woodlnd over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.