US Bridges

SH 45 WB over Danz Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of FM 1826 · Structure no. 142270120006029

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 WB over Danz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 WB over Danz Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,336 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 45 WB
CrossesDanz Creek
Location0.95 MI E of FM 1826
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18671, -97.91165
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,710 (2023)
Projected traffic20,336 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 45 WB over Danz Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 WB over Danz 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 45 WB over Danz Creek carry?

About 12,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 WB over Danz Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 WB over Danz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.