US Bridges

SH 45 Ebfr over IH 35

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 1325 · Structure no. 142460001509492

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 Ebfr over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 45 Ebfr over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,900 by 2033. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSH 45 Ebfr
CrossesIH 35
Location0.70 MI E of FM 1325
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47963, -97.67407
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,930 (2013)
Projected traffic20,900 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 45 Ebfr over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over IH 35 carry?

About 14,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.