US Bridges

Oconnor Drive over SH 45

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of RR 620 · Structure no. 142460068306482

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnor Drive over SH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oconnor Drive over SH 45 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesOconnor Drive
CrossesSH 45
Location1.5 MI E of RR 620
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47993, -97.7191
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Oconnor Drive over SH 45 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnor Drive over SH 45 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oconnor Drive over SH 45 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oconnor Drive over SH 45?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Oconnor Drive over SH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.