US Bridges

SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 1626 · Structure no. 142270120006129

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45SW EB
CrossesBliss Spillar Road
Location0.8 MI N of FM 1626
RouteState Highway 45
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13692, -97.86494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45SW EB over Bliss Spillar Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.