US Bridges

SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 142270044006156

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 45 WB
CrossesMaha Loop RD
Location1.05 MI N of US 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09272, -97.67918
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 WB over Maha Loop RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.