US Bridges

W 45th ST over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Burnet RD · Structure no. 142270B00116024

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,411
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 45th ST over Shoal Creek is a concrete slab carrying W 45th ST over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,411 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,975 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 45th ST
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Burnet RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31889, -97.74914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,411 (2020)
Projected traffic8,975 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 45th ST over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 45th ST over Shoal Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 45th ST over Shoal Creek carry?

About 6,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 45th ST over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W 45th ST over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.