US Bridges

IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700011004308

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,490 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,490 ft (454.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB to SH 242
CrossesR.O.W
Location0.4 MI S of SH 242
RouteInterstate 45
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20467, -95.45552
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,490 ft (454.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W?

The structure is 1,490 ft (454.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB to SH 242 over R.O.W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.