US Bridges

SH45SE WB on Ramp over Maha Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270120005056

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH45SE WB on Ramp over Maha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH45SE WB on 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 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 WB on Ramp
CrossesMaha Creek
Location0.50 MI W of US 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08116, -97.69589
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2037
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 WB on Ramp over Maha Creek built?

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

What condition is SH45SE WB on 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 WB on Ramp over Maha Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH45SE WB on Ramp over Maha Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH45SE WB on Ramp over Maha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.