US Bridges

SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625

Good

Travis County, Texas · At SH45SE/FM 1625 Interch · Structure no. 142270120005053

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
829 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2030. The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 45SE Wbml
CrossesMaha Creek & FM 1625
LocationAt SH45SE/FM 1625 Interch
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08434, -97.73609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length829 ft (252.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic8,890 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625 built?

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

What condition is SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625 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 SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625?

The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45SE Wbml over Maha Creek & FM 1625?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.