IH45 SB MCKINEY EX
Carrying IH45 SB MCKINEY EX over BUFFALO BYU/IH 45 NB
0.10 MI W OF ALLEN PKWY, Harris, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH45 SB MCKINEY EX
The IH45 SB MCKINEY EX bridge in Harris, Texas carries IH45 SB MCKINEY EX over BUFFALO BYU/IH 45 NB. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 232,130 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH45 SB MCKINEY EX compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 232,130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121020050003210
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH45 SB MCKINEY EX is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IH45 SB MCKINEY EX against other structures in Harris and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH45 SB MCKINEY EX?
IH45 SB MCKINEY EX in Harris, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH45 SB MCKINEY EX inspected?
IH45 SB MCKINEY EX's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 232,130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH45 SB MCKINEY EX is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH45 SB MCKINEY EX?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IH45 SB MCKINEY EX.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH45 SB MCKINEY EX?
Ownership is not specified for IH45 SB MCKINEY EX in the NBI.
How old is IH45 SB MCKINEY EX and does age affect safety?
IH45 SB MCKINEY EX was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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