IH 45
IH 45 in 1.50 MI SE Of US 59, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Cullen BLVD.
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 is a 78-year-old bridge located 1.50 MI SE Of US 59 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Cullen BLVD with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, the structure spans 214.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
IH 45 has a Condition Score of 53/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 45 was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 78 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 45 carries approximately 184K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 214.6 meters long and located on IH 45 in 1.50 MI SE Of US 59, Harris County, Texas.
No, IH 45 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 45 is located 1.50 MI SE Of US 59 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Cullen BLVD. Its coordinates are 29.731836, -95.342394. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 45 carries IH 45 over Cullen BLVD. The bridge is 214.6 meters long and was built in 1948, with reconstruction in 1985.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.