US Bridges

SH 71 WB over FM 153 / Loop 230

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of Colorado DR · Structure no. 140110026505077

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,985
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 WB over FM 153 / Loop 230 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over FM 153 / Loop 230 in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,985 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,970 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 71 WB
CrossesFM 153 / Loop 230
Location2.0 MI W of Colorado DR
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0344, -97.16421
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 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,985 (2020)
Projected traffic11,970 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 FM 153 / Loop 230 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 WB over FM 153 / Loop 230 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 FM 153 / Loop 230 carry?

About 8,985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 WB over FM 153 / Loop 230?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 WB over FM 153 / Loop 230?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.