US Bridges

SH 71 EB over UP RR

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Loop 230 · Structure no. 140110026506075

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,439
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over UP RR 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 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 5,439 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,790 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.4 MI E of Loop 230
RouteState Highway 71
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99111, -97.12515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,439 (2020)
Projected traffic8,790 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 5,439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over UP RR?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.