US Bridges

SH 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270120005057

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,802 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2036. The structure is 1,802 ft (549.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45 SE Wbml
CrossesMaha Creek & Evelyn RD
Location0.50 MI W of US 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08102, -97.69576
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,802 ft (549.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2036
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 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD built?

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

What condition is SH 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD 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 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD?

The structure is 1,802 ft (549.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 SE Wbml over Maha Creek & Evelyn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.