US Bridges

IH 27 NB over 45th Ave

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of FM 1541 · Structure no. 041910016809039

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over 45th Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over 45th Ave in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,160 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB
Crosses45th Ave
Location1.7 MI SW of FM 1541
RouteInterstate 27
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.16387, -101.87178
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,105 (2019)
Projected traffic21,160 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 NB over 45th Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 27 NB over 45th Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB over 45th Ave carry?

About 13,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over 45th Ave?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over 45th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.