US Bridges

SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Travis C/L · Structure no. 142460001509476

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 45 Wbfr 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 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 21,580 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,220 by 2033. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSH 45 Wbfr
CrossesIH 35
Location0.05 MI N of Travis C/L
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48081, -97.67412
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,580 (2013)
Projected traffic30,220 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35 carry?

About 21,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 Wbfr over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.