US Bridges

SH 71 EB over SH 21 & SH 95

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110026505121

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,476
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over SH 21 & SH 95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over SH 21 & SH 95 in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 13,476 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesSH 21 & SH 95
Location2.70 MI E of SH 304
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10491, -97.30741
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,476 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 21 & SH 95 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB over SH 21 & SH 95 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 21 & SH 95 carry?

About 13,476 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over SH 21 & SH 95?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 EB over SH 21 & SH 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.