US Bridges

SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 1625 · Structure no. 142270120005055

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH45SE EB Off Ramp 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH45SE EB Off Ramp
CrossesMaha Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 1625
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08382, -97.73692
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans22
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length660 ft (201.2 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 traffic1,700 (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 SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek built?

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

What condition is SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek 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 SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH45SE EB Off Ramp over Maha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.