SH 71 WB over Colorado River
FairBastrop County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Colorado DR · Structure no. 140110026505079
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,177 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,920
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Colorado River 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 7,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2033. The structure is 1,177 ft (358.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Colorado River 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Colorado River carry?
About 7,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Colorado River?
The structure is 1,177 ft (358.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.