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Montgomery County, TX · Structure #121700011004017

IH 45

IH 45 in 1.05 MI N Of Harris C/L, Montgomery County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1926, the bridge carries 244K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
244K
Daily Traffic
1926
Year Built
6.7m
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
Drainage Ditch
State
Texas
County
Montgomery County
Location
1.05 MI N Of Harris C/L
Year Built
1926
Reconstructed
1990
Age
100 years
Daily Traffic
243,893
Lanes
16
Length
6.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121700011004017

About This Bridge

IH 45 is a 100-year-old bridge located 1.05 MI N Of Harris C/L in Montgomery County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Drainage Ditch with 16 traffic lanes, handling approximately 244K vehicles per day. Built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1990, the structure spans 6.7 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

1.05 MI N Of Harris C/L, Montgomery County, Texas

30.124950, -95.442842

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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 1926 and reconstructed in 1990, making it 100 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 carries approximately 244K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 16 traffic lanes. It is 6.7 meters long and located on IH 45 in 1.05 MI N Of Harris C/L, Montgomery 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 1.05 MI N Of Harris C/L in Montgomery County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 30.124950, -95.442842. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 carries IH 45 over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 6.7 meters long and was built in 1926, with reconstruction in 1990.

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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.