US Bridges

SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327

Good

Travis County, Texas · At SH45SE & IH35 Interch. · Structure no. 142270001601436

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327 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 114,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116,000 by 2030. The structure is 4,156 ft (1,266.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB
CrossesIH 35 & FM 1327
LocationAt SH45SE & IH35 Interch.
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10553, -97.81056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,156 ft (1,266.7 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,000 (2010)
Projected traffic116,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327 built?

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

What condition is SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327 carry?

About 114,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327?

The structure is 4,156 ft (1,266.7 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH45SE Wb/ IH35 SB over IH 35 & FM 1327?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.