US Bridges

IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30)

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of FM 1374 N · Structure no. 172360067506213

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2003, 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 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 North T/A
CrossesIH 45 (sh 30)
Location1.9 MI N of FM 1374 N
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71842, -95.57045
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2015)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) built?

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

What condition is IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30)?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 North T/A over IH 45 (sh 30)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.