US Bridges

SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.32 MI W of HWY 95 · Structure no. 140110026505142

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,547
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,547 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,810 by 2034. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 21; SH 71 Ebml
CrossesUprr; College St; Mlk DR
Location0.32 MI W of HWY 95
RouteState Highway 21
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10483, -97.31266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,547 (2021)
Projected traffic62,810 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR carry?

About 27,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21; SH 71 Ebml over Uprr; College St; Mlk DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.