US Bridges

Wright Road over SH 45SE

Good

Travis County, Texas · 3.4 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270120005051

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Road over SH 45SE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright 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 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,110 by 2027. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWright Road
CrossesSH 45SE
Location3.4 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09223, -97.75646
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2010)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright Road over SH 45SE built?

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

What condition is Wright Road over SH 45SE 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 Wright Road over SH 45SE carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wright Road over SH 45SE?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Road over SH 45SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.