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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020050003361

IH 45

IH 45 in 0.80 MI SE Of Fuqua ST, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1993, the bridge carries 185K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
185K
Daily Traffic
1993
Year Built
7.9m
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-119-07-00
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.80 MI SE Of Fuqua ST
Year Built
1993
Age
33 years
Daily Traffic
184,745
Lanes
10
Length
7.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020050003361

About This Bridge

IH 45 is a 33-year-old bridge located 0.80 MI SE Of Fuqua ST in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00 with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 185K vehicles per day. Built in 1993, the structure spans 7.9 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

0.80 MI SE Of Fuqua ST, Harris County, Texas

29.609261, -95.208536

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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 1993, making it 33 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 carries approximately 185K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 7.9 meters long and located on IH 45 in 0.80 MI SE Of Fuqua ST, 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 0.80 MI SE Of Fuqua ST in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00. Its coordinates are 29.609261, -95.208536. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 carries IH 45 over Hcfcd Ditch A-119-07-00. The bridge is 7.9 meters long and was built in 1993.

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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.