US Bridges

SH 71 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive)

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 4.1 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110026505119

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,723
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive) in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,600 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 71 WB
CrossesSl 150 (tahitian Drive)
Location4.1 MI E of SH 304
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10247, -97.28426
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,723 (2020)
Projected traffic34,600 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 Sl 150 (tahitian Drive) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive) 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 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive) carry?

About 12,723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive)?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 WB over Sl 150 (tahitian Drive)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.