US Bridges

IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of Bs 31 · Structure no. 181750009301073

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 years old, older 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 26,196 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 SB Ml
CrossesMesquite Crk
Location0.85 MI S of Bs 31
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08566, -96.43914
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,299 (2023)
Projected traffic26,196 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk 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 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk carry?

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

How long is IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB Ml over Mesquite Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.