US Bridges

Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45

Good

Travis County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270068307073

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2033. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHeatherwilde Blvd
CrossesSH 45
Location3.70 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 210
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48421, -97.61312
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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 Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Heatherwilde Blvd over SH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.