Palmer Road over SH 45SE
FairTravis County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270120005050
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Road over SH 45SE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Road over SH 45SE 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 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road over SH 45SE built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Road over SH 45SE 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Palmer Road over SH 45SE carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Palmer Road over SH 45SE?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road over SH 45SE?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.