IH 45
IH 45 in 0.20 MI N Of Ih 10, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 179K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Little White Oak Byu. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 45 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 45 carries an average daily traffic count of 179,357 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Little White Oak Byu. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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 66-year-old bridge located 0.20 MI N Of Ih 10 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Little White Oak Byu with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 179K vehicles per day. Built in 1960, the structure spans 35.4 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 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 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 45 carries approximately 179K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 35.4 meters long and located on IH 45 in 0.20 MI N Of Ih 10, Harris County, Texas.
Yes, IH 45 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 is located 0.20 MI N Of Ih 10 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Little White Oak Byu. Its coordinates are 29.783525, -95.368636. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 45 carries IH 45 over Little White Oak Byu. The bridge is 35.4 meters long and was built in 1960.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.