US Bridges

SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of FM 1625 · Structure no. 142270120005052

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45SE Ramp WB-6
CrossesMaha Creek
Location0.04 MI W of FM 1625
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08461, -97.73587
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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 SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek 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 SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45SE Ramp WB-6 over Maha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.