US Bridges

SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB

Good

Travis County, Texas · At SH 45SW/ Lp 1 Intch · Structure no. 142270120006136

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
956 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,790
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB 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 18,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,306 by 2041. The structure is 956 ft (291.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45SW EB
CrossesDanz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB
LocationAt SH 45SW/ Lp 1 Intch
RouteState Highway 45
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17379, -97.8898
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length956 ft (291.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,790 (2021)
Projected traffic26,306 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB built?

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

What condition is SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB 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 Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB carry?

About 18,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB?

The structure is 956 ft (291.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45SW EB over Danz Crk Split/ Lp 1 NB?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.