US Bridges

Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700011004199

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
869 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,160
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 19,160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,620 by 2032. The structure is 869 ft (264.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodlands to 45 SB
CrossesIH 45 Sbfr
Location3.55 MI S of SH 242
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15564, -95.45033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length869 ft (264.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,160 (2012)
Projected traffic33,620 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr 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 Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr carry?

About 19,160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr?

The structure is 869 ft (264.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlands to 45 SB over IH 45 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.