IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB
Carrying IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB over IH 45 NB to SH 242 WB DC
JCT IH 45 and SH 242, Montgomery, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB
The IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB bridge in Montgomery, Texas carries IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB over IH 45 NB to SH 242 WB DC. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2014
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Structure Number
- 121700011004307
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 IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB 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 IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB against other structures in Montgomery 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 IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB?
IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB in Montgomery, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB inspected?
IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB 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 IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB?
Ownership is not specified for IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB in the NBI.
How old is IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB and does age affect safety?
IH 45 NB/SH 242 WB was built in 2014, making it 12 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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