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.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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.
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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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.