US Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · At IH 45 and FM 2854 · Structure no. 121700067508215

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,185 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
18,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,890 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,450 by 2033. The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Sbfr
CrossesFM 2854 & BNSF RR
LocationAt IH 45 and FM 2854
RouteInterstate 45
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30808, -95.4697
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,185 ft (361.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,890 (2013)
Projected traffic26,450 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR carry?

About 18,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.