US Bridges

SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml

Good

Travis County, Texas · At SH45SE/IH 35 Interch. · Structure no. 142270001601228

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,108 by 2034. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45 SE Ramp EB
CrossesIH 35 Ml
LocationAt SH45SE/IH 35 Interch.
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11113, -97.80721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2014)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 SE Ramp EB over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.