IH 45 over Drainage Ditch
Fair Condition69 years old53,206 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Location | 1.3 Mi N Of FM 879 |
| Carries | IH 45 |
| Crosses | Drainage Ditch |
| Coordinates | 32.39285, -96.65238 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Culvert | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 4 — Foundations need monitoring |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete |
| Design | Culvert |
| Total Length | 22.6 ft (6.9 m) |
| Max Span | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Deck Width | 299.9 ft (91.4 m) |
| Deck Area | 630.7 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1957 (reconstructed 1996) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 53,206 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 22% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 10 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 923 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation) |
| Structure Number | 180710009204157 |