IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · JCT IH 45 and SH 242 · Structure no. 121700011004307
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,088 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,430
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 2,088 ft (636.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242 built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242 carry?
About 8,430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242?
The structure is 2,088 ft (636.4 m) long with a longest span of 311 ft (94.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Nb/Sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & SH242?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.