US Bridges

IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.44 MI N of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700011004185

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 180,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,100 by 2042. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 Ml
CrossesW Fk San Jacinto Ri
Location0.44 MI N of FM 1488
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24464, -95.45743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.9 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.1 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,786 (2023)
Projected traffic253,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri carry?

About 180,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Ml over W Fk San Jacinto Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.