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Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45

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Walker County, Texas · 4.2 MI South of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360067507264

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem Pkwy
CrossesIH 45
Location4.2 MI South of SH 30
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67645, -95.52128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45 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 Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem Pkwy over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.