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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020050003229

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL in SW Of Downtown Houston, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on IH 45 SB PIERCE EL over US 59 & RR Misc ST.

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
124K
Daily Traffic
1967
Year Built
2281.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 45 SB PIERCE EL
Crosses Over
US 59 & RR Misc ST
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
SW Of Downtown Houston
Year Built
1967
Reconstructed
1997
Age
59 years
Daily Traffic
124,161
Lanes
3
Length
2281.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020050003229

About This Bridge

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL is a 59-year-old bridge located SW Of Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 SB PIERCE EL over US 59 & RR Misc ST with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 2281.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

SW Of Downtown Houston, Harris County, Texas

29.749358, -95.371275

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 2281.1 meters long and located on IH 45 SB PIERCE EL in SW Of Downtown Houston, Harris County, Texas.

No, IH 45 SB PIERCE EL 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 SB PIERCE EL is located SW Of Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 SB PIERCE EL over US 59 & RR Misc ST. Its coordinates are 29.749358, -95.371275. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 SB PIERCE EL carries IH 45 SB PIERCE EL over US 59 & RR Misc ST. The bridge is 2281.1 meters long and was built in 1967, with reconstruction in 1997.

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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.