SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake
FairBastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Loop 230 · Structure no. 140110026506074
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,005
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake 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 9,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,790 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EB over Shipps Lake built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake 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 EB over Shipps Lake carry?
About 9,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over Shipps Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.