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Montgomery County, TX · Structure #121700011004171

IH 45

IH 45 in 0.20 MI S Of Sh 242, Montgomery County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1990, the bridge carries 171K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Carters Slough. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
171K
Daily Traffic
1990
Year Built
14.9m
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
Carters Slough
State
Texas
County
Montgomery County
Location
0.20 MI S Of Sh 242
Year Built
1990
Age
36 years
Daily Traffic
170,688
Lanes
16
Length
14.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121700011004171

About This Bridge

IH 45 is a 36-year-old bridge located 0.20 MI S Of Sh 242 in Montgomery County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Carters Slough with 16 traffic lanes, handling approximately 171K vehicles per day. Built in 1990, the structure spans 14.9 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

0.20 MI S Of Sh 242, Montgomery County, Texas

30.204706, -95.455958

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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 1990, making it 36 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 45 carries approximately 171K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 16 traffic lanes. It is 14.9 meters long and located on IH 45 in 0.20 MI S Of Sh 242, 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 0.20 MI S Of Sh 242 in Montgomery County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Carters Slough. Its coordinates are 30.204706, -95.455958. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 45 carries IH 45 over Carters Slough. The bridge is 14.9 meters long and was built 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.