US Bridges

SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of FM 20 · Structure no. 140110026503105

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 16,436 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,009 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesSH 71 Service Road
Location2.5 MI W of FM 20
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1124, -97.41521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,436 (2019)
Projected traffic23,009 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road carry?

About 16,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 EB over SH 71 Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.