US Bridges

SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of SH 45 · Structure no. 142460001509475

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,460
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,460 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 45 S Turnaround
CrossesIH 35
Location0.02 MI S of SH 45
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47957, -97.67403
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,460 (2015)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35 carry?

About 7,460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 S Turnaround over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.