IH 45 NB over SH 242

Good Condition35 years old170,688 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Location2.1 Mi S Of FM 1488
CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesSH 242
Coordinates30.20739, -95.45607

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length350.1 ft (106.7 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width72.8 ft (22.2 m)
Deck Area2368.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic170,688 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge10

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number121700011004134

Nearby Bridges

IH 45 Hov Lane over SH 242 0.0 mi Good IH 45 SB over SH 242 0.0 mi Fair SH 242 Wb/ih 45 SB over IH 45 & SH 242 0.0 mi Good IH 45 Nb/sh 242 WB over IH 45 Ml & Sh242 0.2 mi Good IH 45 over Carters Slough 0.2 mi Good IH 45 NB To SH 242 over R.o.w 0.2 mi Good SH 242 over Uprr 0.4 mi Good S Harpers Landing over Harpers Horsepen 0.8 mi Good IH 45 over Drain 1.0 mi Good IH 45 over Carters Slough Trib 1.2 mi Good