IH 45 ML
IH 45 ML in 0.65 MI NW Of Fm518, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2024, the bridge carries 134K vehicles daily on IH 45 ML over Clear Creek Tributary. It is classified as structurally deficient.
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 ML is a 2-year-old bridge located 0.65 MI NW Of Fm518 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 ML over Clear Creek Tributary with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 134K vehicles per day. Built in 2024, the structure spans 9.4 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
Frequently Asked Questions
IH 45 ML 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 ML was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 45 ML carries approximately 134K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 9.4 meters long and located on IH 45 ML in 0.65 MI NW Of Fm518, Harris County, Texas.
Yes, IH 45 ML 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 ML is located 0.65 MI NW Of Fm518 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 ML over Clear Creek Tributary. Its coordinates are 29.512569, -95.119889. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 45 ML carries IH 45 ML over Clear Creek Tributary. The bridge is 9.4 meters long and was built in 2024.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.