US Bridges

IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of Bs 31 · Structure no. 181750009206413

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,877
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,877 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,428 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 NB Bus
CrossesIH 45 Ml
Location4.0 MI N of Bs 31
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15071, -96.46726
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,877 (2022)
Projected traffic12,428 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml carry?

About 8,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB Bus over IH 45 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.