US Bridges

IH 45 Nbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700067508225

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,724 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,558
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Nbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 24,558 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,452 by 2042. The structure is 1,724 ft (525.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Nbfr
CrossesFM 2854 & BNSF RR
Location0.50 MI S of SH 105
RouteInterstate 45
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30691, -95.46841
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,724 ft (525.5 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,558 (2023)
Projected traffic30,452 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Nbfr over FM 2854 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Nbfr 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 2024.

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

About 24,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,724 ft (525.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.