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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020050003334

IH 45

IH 45 in 0.35 MI NW Of Fm 1959, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1994, the bridge carries 197K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
197K
Daily Traffic
1994
Year Built
19.8m
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 Ditch A-119-05-00
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.35 MI NW Of Fm 1959
Year Built
1994
Age
32 years
Daily Traffic
196,996
Lanes
18
Length
19.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020050003334

About This Bridge

IH 45 is a 32-year-old bridge located 0.35 MI NW Of Fm 1959 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00 with 18 traffic lanes, handling approximately 197K vehicles per day. Built in 1994, the structure spans 19.8 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

0.35 MI NW Of Fm 1959, Harris County, Texas

29.590086, -95.188267

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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 197K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 18 traffic lanes. It is 19.8 meters long and located on IH 45 in 0.35 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 0.35 MI NW Of Fm 1959 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00. Its coordinates are 29.590086, -95.188267. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-05-00. The bridge is 19.8 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.