US Bridges

Lp 1 NB over 45th Street

Good

Travis County, Texas · 4.25 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270313601005

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,517
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 NB over 45th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 NB over 45th Street in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 years old, older 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 81,517 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,600 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesLp 1 NB
Crosses45th Street
Location4.25 MI S of US 183
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32136, -97.75568
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,517 (2019)
Projected traffic100,600 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1 NB over 45th Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lp 1 NB over 45th Street 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 Lp 1 NB over 45th Street carry?

About 81,517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1 NB over 45th Street?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1 NB over 45th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.