US Bridges

IH 45 Crossover over IH 45

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 6.2 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750009206382

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Crossover over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 Crossover over IH 45 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Crossover
CrossesIH 45
Location6.2 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 45
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18212, -96.47219
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Crossover over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Crossover over IH 45 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Crossover over IH 45 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Crossover over IH 45?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Crossover over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.