US Bridges

SH 71 WB over SH 71 Service Road

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of FM 20 · Structure no. 140110026503106

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,732
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 WB over SH 71 Service Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over SH 71 Service Road in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21,732 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 WB
CrossesSH 71 Service Road
Location2.5 MI W of FM 20
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11252, -97.41512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 traffic21,732 (2020)
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 WB over SH 71 Service Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 WB over SH 71 Service Road 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 November 2022.

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

About 21,732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.