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Galveston County, TX · Structure #120850050004470

IH 45 MLs & FRs

IH 45 MLs & FRs in 0.15 MI SE Of Fm 518, Galveston County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1998, the bridge carries 172K vehicles daily on IH 45 MLs & FRs over Clear Crk Trib. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
172K
Daily Traffic
1998
Year Built
11m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 45 MLs & FRs
Crosses Over
Clear Crk Trib
State
Texas
County
Galveston County
Location
0.15 MI SE Of Fm 518
Year Built
1998
Reconstructed
2020
Age
28 years
Daily Traffic
171,700
Lanes
15
Length
11 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
120850050004470

About This Bridge

IH 45 MLs & FRs is a 28-year-old bridge located 0.15 MI SE Of Fm 518 in Galveston County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 MLs & FRs over Clear Crk Trib with 15 traffic lanes, handling approximately 172K vehicles per day. Built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2020, the structure spans 11 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.15 MI SE Of Fm 518, Galveston County, Texas

29.501003, -95.112606

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 45 MLs & FRs has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IH 45 MLs & FRs was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2020, making it 28 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 MLs & FRs carries approximately 172K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 15 traffic lanes. It is 11 meters long and located on IH 45 MLs & FRs in 0.15 MI SE Of Fm 518, Galveston County, Texas.

Yes, IH 45 MLs & FRs is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IH 45 MLs & FRs is located 0.15 MI SE Of Fm 518 in Galveston County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 MLs & FRs over Clear Crk Trib. Its coordinates are 29.501003, -95.112606. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 MLs & FRs carries IH 45 MLs & FRs over Clear Crk Trib. The bridge is 11 meters long and was built in 1998, with reconstruction in 2020.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.