US Bridges

IH 45 Sbml over UPRR

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750009206376

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Sbml over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Sbml over UPRR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 21,299 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2035. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 45 Sbml
CrossesUPRR
Location0.20 MI S of SH 31
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09534, -96.44059
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,299 (2023)
Projected traffic23,070 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 Sbml over UPRR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is IH 45 Sbml over UPRR 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Sbml over UPRR carry?

About 21,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Sbml over UPRR?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Sbml over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.