US Bridges

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

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of FM 1374 · Structure no. 172360067507214

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 South T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 South 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 South T/A
CrossesIH 45 (sh 30)
Location1.85 MI N of FM 1374
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71799, -95.56916
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
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 traffic9,000 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 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 South 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 South T/A over IH 45 (sh 30) 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 July 2023.

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

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.