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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020050003333

IH 45

IH 45 in 1.40 MI NW Of Fm 1959, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1994, the bridge carries 225K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
225K
Daily Traffic
1994
Year Built
19.4m
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
Crosses Over
Hcfcd Channel A-119-06
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
1.40 MI NW Of Fm 1959
Year Built
1994
Age
32 years
Daily Traffic
224,891
Lanes
19
Length
19.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020050003333

About This Bridge

IH 45 is a 32-year-old bridge located 1.40 MI NW Of Fm 1959 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06 with 19 traffic lanes, handling approximately 225K vehicles per day. Built in 1994, the structure spans 19.4 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.

Location Map

1.40 MI NW Of Fm 1959, Harris County, Texas

29.601517, -95.200267

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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 1994, making it 32 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 carries approximately 225K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 19 traffic lanes. It is 19.4 meters long and located on IH 45 in 1.40 MI NW Of Fm 1959, 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 1.40 MI NW Of Fm 1959 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06. Its coordinates are 29.601517, -95.200267. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Channel A-119-06. The bridge is 19.4 meters long and was built in 1994.

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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.